Right to enter rented unit for inspection of tenant not paying

[Matthew Carlton]

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 

[Colleen F.]

I don't know your state but typically a notice to enter and inspect the premises would be what you would do.  Let the tenant know you will do xyz and enter all rooms to evaluate for needed maintenance.  Basically if you are looking to replace batteries in smoke detectors you need to go in all rooms anyway to make sure you get them all.