Protecting Access to Residents Units (Miya’s Law)

**ATTENTION TENANTS, PROPERTY MANAGERS & LANDLORDS

Under the new law, background checks will be required for all apartment-complex employees. Tenants will be given 24 hours' notice before workers can enter apartments. This is in response to the September murder of a Valencia College student. 

SB 898, "Miya's Law" Effective July 1st

The landlord may enter the dwelling upon "reasonable notice" and time for the purpose of repairs. Reasonable notice must be given at least 24 hours prior to entry, and the time for repair shall be between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 

THE LANDLORD MAY ENTER THE DWELLING UNIT WHEN NECESSARY:

• With the consent of the tenant
• In case of emergency
• When the tenant unreasonably withholds consent
• If the tenant is absent from the premises for a period of time equal to one-half the time for periodic rental payments.
• If the rent is current and the tenant notifies the landlord of an intended absence, then the landlord may enter only with the consent of the tenant or for the protection or preservation of the premises.

Equal Housing Opportunity