The property may be the tenant’s home, but the landlord retains certain rights of entry. This does not mean he or she can pop in unannounced whenever desired but, with at least 24 hours' notice, the landlord may visit at his or her discretion. Where repairs are necessary, the landlord has a right to ‘reasonable access’. What ‘reasonable access’ means depends on why they need to gain access. For example, in an emergency, the landlord is entitled to immediate access to carry out work, but he or she does not have a right to enter without notice in any other circumstances, unless a court order has been obtained.