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Landlord inspections: what to expect

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Rental house inspections: what you need to know

1. How often can a landlord do inspections?

2. Can a landlord do an inspection without notice?

Your landlord can't do surprise inspections/

3. Can a landlord do an inspection without you being there?

4. How tidy does my rental need to be for an inspection?

5. Should I be worried about landlords taking photos during inspections?

6. Can landlords inspect your room?

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