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California 24-Hour Landlord Notice to Enter Form

A California 24-hour notice to enter allows a landlord to enter a tenant's property for non-emergency purposes. At least 48 hours must be provided if the landlord is seeking to enter for a move-out inspection. Notices to the tenant must include the time and date of the visit and must be during normal business hours.
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Updated October 04, 2024

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Notice Can Be Used For

  • Repairs;
  • Alterations or improvements;
  • Necessary or agreed services; or
  • Show the residence to prospective tenants or purchasers, mortgagees, workers, or contractors to make an inspection (pursuant to Civil Code § 1950.5(f)).

Other Landlord Access

Abandonment – Landlord may enter with no notice if the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises.[1]

Emergency – Landlord may enter the dwelling unit without the tenant’s consent in the case of an emergency (e.g. flooding, fire, etc.)[2]

Move-Out Inspection – Must present 48 notice to enter the property for the move-out inspection at the end of the lease term.[3] (Use Move in/Move Out Checklist)

Sources

  1. § 1954(a)(3)
  2. § 1954(a)(1)
  3. § 1950.5(f)(1)