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Landlord Notice to Enter

A landlord's notice to enter is a letter given by a landlord to a tenant to enter the premises in accordance with State law. This is most commonly for routine maintenance, a showing, or to inspect the premises. A landlord may not abuse this right and multiple notices without cause could be considered harassment.
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Updated October 08, 2024

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24-Hour Notice to Enter

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48-Hour Notice to Enter

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How to Enter a Tenant’s Property (4 steps)

1. Write the Reason for Entering

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There are commonly three reasons for entering the premises:

  • Repairs and maintenance;
  • Agent showings; and
  • General inspection of the premises.

Any other reason may be detailed in the notice. It is recommended that a landlord enter a tenant’s property no more than once per month.

2. Enter the Notice Period

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Use the Notice Periods by State to determine the required time duration. If the state has no laws, it is highly recommended that at least 24 hours be given as proper notice.

3. Deliver the Notice

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For court purposes, must be delivered either in person, hung on the door, or by standard or certified mail. Although, most landlords will text or call the tenant.

4. Enter the Property

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Wait the time period and afterward enter the property. In most states, the landlord is required to enter the premises during normal working hours and at a time convenient for the tenant.

Required Notice Periods

State Required Notice Period Statute
 Alabama 2 days § 35-9A-303
 Alaska 24 hours § 34.03.140
 Arizona 48 hours ARS 33-1343
 Arkansas – No statute
 California 24 hours CIV § 1954
 Colorado – No statute
 Connecticut “Reasonable notice” § 47a-16
 Delaware 48 hours Title 25 § 5509
 Florida 12 hours § 83.53(2)
 Georgia – No statute
 Hawaii 2 days § 521-53
 Idaho – No statute
 Illinois – No statute
 Indiana Reasonable notice § 32-31-5-6
 Iowa 24 hours § 562A.19
 Kansas “Reasonable notice” § 58-2557
 Kentucky 2 days § 383.585
 Louisiana – No statute
Maine 24 hours § 6025
Maryland – No statute
Massachusetts – No statute
Michigan – No statute
Minnesota “Reasonable notice” of no less than 24 hours § 504B.211 (Subd. 2)
 Mississippi – No statute
 Missouri – No statute
 Montana 24 hours § 70-24-312
 Nebraska 24 hours § 76-1423
 Nevada 24 hours NRS 118A.330
 New Hampshire “Reasonable notice” RSA 540-A:3
 New Jersey 1 day NJSA 2A:39-1, § 5:10-5.10
 New Mexico 24 hours § 47-8-24, § 47-8-34
 New York “Reasonable notice” Residential Tenants’ Rights Guide (page 54)
 North Carolina – No statute
 North Dakota “Reasonable notice” § 47-16-07.3
 Ohio 24 hours § 5321.04, §5321.05(B)
 Oklahoma 1 day § 41-128
 Oregon 24 hours § 90.322
 Pennsylvania – No statute
 Rhode Island 2 days § 34-18-26, §34-18-39
 South Carolina 24 hours § 27-40-530, §27-40-720, §27-40-730
 South Dakota 24 hours § 43-32-32
 Tennessee “Reasonable notice” § 66-28
 Texas – No statute
 Utah 24 hours § 57-22-4, § 57-22-5(2)(c)
 Vermont 48 hours § 4460
 Virginia 72 hours § 55.1-1229(4)
 Washington 2 day § 59.18.150
Washington D.C. 48 hours § 8–231.06(a)
West Virginia – No statute
 Wisconsin 12 hours §704.05(2), ATCP 134.09
 Wyoming – No statute