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Updated on March 18th, 2023

A landlord notice to enter is a letter sent to a tenant notifying them of entrance into their leased property. Most states require between 24 to 48 hours’ notice. It can be placed on or under the tenant’s door and electronic communication (e-mail or text message) should also be made.

Emergency Access – In the case of an emergency, such as a fire or flood, the landlord does not need to give notice to enter the premises.

Commonly Used For

  • Repairs and maintenance – To fix a reported issue or for the landlord to check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • Showing the property – If a lease is not being renewed, give showings to prospective tenants.
  • Lease violations – To prove a lease violation, such as having an unauthorized guest or pet.
  • Inspection – When the tenant is about to vacate the premises to check for property damage.
  • Abandonment – If there is reason to believe the tenant no longer lives on the property.

By State

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Washington D.C.
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

Sample

LANDLORD NOTICE TO ENTER

[LANDLORD’S NAME]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]
[PHONE NUMBER]
[E-MAIL ADDRESS]

[NOTICE DATE]

RE: NOTICE TO ENTER THE PREMISES

Dear [TENANT’S NAME],

In accordance with [STATE] landlord-tenant laws and the terms of your lease agreement, this letter is to provide you advanced notice for entering your rental property at [PROPERTY ADDRESS] for the purpose of [REASON FOR ENTERING].

It is currently scheduled to enter the property on [ENTRY DATE] at the approximately [TIME]. As required by law, this notice is being provided at least [#] hours in advance of the planned entry.

If you have any concerns or if the proposed date and time are not suitable for you, please contact us immediately to reschedule. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter and your continued efforts to maintain the rental property.

Sincerely,

________________________

State Laws

STATE REQUIRED NOTICE LAWS
Alabama 2 days § 35-9A-303
Alaska 24 hours AS 34.03.140
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington D.C.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming