Landlord may enter the flat at any time – is that allowed?
Likely invalid — such a clause does not bind you.
The landlord has no unrestricted right to enter (Art. 13 GG, BGH VIII ZR 218/06).
What you can do next
The right of entry is unconstitutional. Entry only with your consent or in emergencies.
The law behind it
BGH VIII ZR 218/06 · 2007-10-31
The landlord has no unrestricted right to enter the apartment. Art. 13 of the Basic Law protects the tenant.
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