Example
Between October 5 and October 9, 2026, a landlord lets himself in three times without notice “to check on things,” and the building manager ignores another tenant’s nightly parties that the lease prohibits. Both can breach the tenant’s quiet enjoyment. Remedies run from a written complaint to, in serious cases, damages, a rent reduction or ending the lease. Ordinary noise from neighbors going about their lives usually does not count. Put each complaint in writing, with dates, so there is a record if it comes to more than a letter.
In a lease it looks like…
Landlord covenants that Tenant, on paying the rent and performing its obligations under this Lease, shall peaceably and quietly hold and enjoy the premises for the term without hindrance by Landlord.
By state
Most states also set how much notice a landlord must give before entering, commonly 24 or 48 hours, which is where many quiet-enjoyment complaints start.
Plain English, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 29, 2026.