Laws
A landlord or their representative must give the tenant a 24-hour notice before they access the unit.
Statute: § 47-8-24
Exceptions
The owner will not be required to provide any notice:
- When the tenant has been absent for at least seven days.
- If the property is abandoned.
- In the case of an emergency.
- Within seven days after the resident requests repairs.
- When the landlord is inspecting the property with a public official.
- If a representative from a gas, electric, cable television, or telephone company accompanies the landlord.