Laws
California law states that 24 hours’ notice must be provided before entering a tenant’s dwelling. Entry should be made during regular business hours (except for abandoned or surrendered premises). 48 hours’ notice must be provided for move-out inspections.
If delivering the notice by mail, mailing the notice six days before entry is considered reasonable.
Statute: § 1950.5(f), § 1954
Notice Required
Notice is required for necessary or agreed:
- Repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements
- Services
- Showings to prospective purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, worker, or contractors
- Move-out inspections
Notice Not Required
- In the case of an emergency
- If the tenant is present and consents to the landlord’s entry
- If the premises are abandoned or surrendered by the tenant