Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

search warrant

can a landloard give a police officer the ok to search a tenants apartment if the police have a search warrant


Asked on 8/04/05, 4:59 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: search warrant

If the police have a search warrant, they don't need the landlord's permission to conduct the search. Asking permission from the landlord would be a mere courtesy under the circumstances.

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Answered on 8/04/05, 9:05 am
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: search warrant

Most likely, the police asked the landlord to open the door so as to minimize damage to the entry. I hope things work out!

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Answered on 8/04/05, 12:00 pm


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