Landlord Checking In On Tenant

[Luke McGaugh]

Is there a rule of thumb as a landlord about checking up or inspecting the rental? I visually check the outside once a week only because I pass it on my way through town. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Justin Fox]

You can inspect it as much as you want as long as you obey the local laws pertaining to notice and number of reschedules allowed.  I change the air filter every time I pick up the checks.  The houses are always clean because I'm coming and my HVAC doesn't go 11 months with out a filter change.