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Re:Tenants win right to physical keys over smart locks from ... by schlowmo on Friday May 10, 2019 @07:00AM (#19876666)
> "At least here in Germany, the apartment owner is allowed to enter your apartment using his key in emergency situations."

I am not a lawyer but I know that this is a common misunderstanding in Germany. The landlord is not allowed to keep a key to the apartment he rented out, unless you're explicitly consent to it.[0]

You have to grant him access in case of an emergency and if you don't do that, forced entry may be legal (like in the case of a pipe burst).

[0] https://www.mieterbund.de/index.php?id=566

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Re:Tenants win right to physical keys over smart locks from ... by djsumdog on Friday May 10, 2019 @09:51AM (#19877664)
It's most likely built into all standard landlord agreements. I can't imagine a landlord not wanting to have keys a unit they rent out.

In most US states, landlords are required to give 24 hour notice prior to entering a unit (unless it's a maintenance emergency like a broken water pipe).

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Re:Tenants win right to physical keys over smart locks from ... by cyborgx7 on Friday May 10, 2019 @10:31AM (#19878062)
If it is in the landlord agreement in Germany, that part of the agreement is void. Such a thing is against German law.
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Re:Tenants win right to physical keys over smart locks from ... by cyborgx7 on Friday May 10, 2019 @10:30AM (#19878047)
That's good to learn! I think I might replace the lock this weekend.
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