Updated on March 17th, 2023
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 unreasonably withhold their consent.
The landlord may only access the property during “reasonable times” for non-emergency purposes.
Emergency Access (§ 35-9A-303(b)(1)) – During an emergency event, the landlord can access the tenant’s property without consent.
Laws
In Alabama, the landlord must give at least 2 days’ notice to the tenant before entering the peoperty.
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; and
- Adding services.
Not Required to Give Notice
- Emergency situations;
- Court order;
- Abandonment; and
- Non-compliance that materially affects the health and safety of other tenants;