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Updated about 4 years ago,
Right to enter rented unit for inspection of tenant not paying
I bought my first rental property a little over ago. At the time of purchase one unit had a tenant on a month to month and I agreed to let him sign a one year lease. Long story short been a long year with this tenant. Haven't been paid rent for the last three months and lease ended 12/1. Currently working with my attorney to have the eviction done but with COVID it's a battle. Now to my question. I am currently rehabbing the other unit of this duplex. The property has only one water meter that feeds both units. I plan on posting a "Notice to Enter" at lest 24 hours before I plan on entering. Its time to replace the filter on the furnace as well as replacing the batteries in smoke detectors. Ohio law allows an inspection of property. I am not sure exactly how much of an inspection I am allowed to do. Am I able to walk through the entire unit to check conditions? I am looking for a little clear advise in this area.
I am also planning to have my maintenance guy that is updating the other unit with me to go down to the basement and take a look at the water meter and get a list of supplies needed to split it.
Thank you for your input