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When should a landlord request tenant consent before arranging a solar site visit?

Answer

Request tenant consent before scheduling any visit that requires entering a tenant-controlled area, accessing private space, or photographing tenant belongings or operations. Coordinate notice and access under the lease and applicable rules, and obtain consent in writing when practical.

Key points

  • First determine which areas are landlord-controlled and which are occupied or exclusively controlled by tenants.
  • Explain the purpose, expected duration, people attending, access route, and any photographs or measurements.
  • Use the same access process for installers, inspectors, engineers, and other third parties.

What it depends on

  • Lease terms and access provisions
  • The areas and equipment the installer must inspect
  • Applicable notice, privacy, and building-access requirements

Risks and trade-offs

  • Unauthorized access can create privacy, disruption, lease, or liability problems.
  • Insufficient access can make the site assessment incomplete and the quote unreliable.
  • Coordinating a visit may delay the proposal but reduces avoidable disputes.

Information you may need

  • Relevant lease clauses and building access procedures
  • A proposed visit scope and attendee list
  • Tenant availability and any restricted-area requirements

Your next step

What to do next

Review the lease and send the tenant a written access request before confirming the site visit; obtain jurisdiction-specific advice if the access right is unclear.

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