Alabama Landlord Notice to Enter | 2-Day

Alabama Landlord Notice to Enter | 2-Day

An Alabama 2-day notice to enter is a document that informs a tenant that the landlord or a third party will access their rental property. The landlord has this right under state law, and the tenant cannot deny the landlord access if proper notice has been served. In non-emergency situations, the landlord can only access the property during “reasonable times.”

Last updated May 12th, 2025

An Alabama 2-day notice to enter is a document that informs a tenant that the landlord or a third party will access their rental property. The landlord has this right under state law, and the tenant cannot deny the landlord access if proper notice has been served. In non-emergency situations, the landlord can only access the property during “reasonable times.”

Emergency Access (§ 35-9A-303(b)(1)) – During an emergency, the landlord can access the tenant’s property without consent or notice.

Laws

In Alabama, the landlord must give at least 2 days’ notice to the tenant before entering the property.

Statutes: § 35-9A-303, § 35-9A-422, § 35-9A-423

Required to Give Notice

Repairs and maintenance
Showings to prospective purchasers, tenants, or other persons
Inspections
Improvements
Adding services

Not Required to Give Notice

Emergency situations
Court order
Abandonment
Non-compliance that materially affects the health and safety of other tenants