Landlord Notice of Entry
The written notice a landlord gives before entering a tenant's unit: who will enter, the date and the time window, the purpose, how the notice was given, and the earliest lawful entry worked out from the place's notice period and delivery rules.
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Notice period and entry times
| What | When | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Notice given | November 2, 2026 (attached to the door) | Civil Code s. 1954 (b), (d) (1) |
| Earliest lawful entry without the tenant's consent | November 3, 2026, at or after the time of day the notice was given (24 hours later) | Civil Code s. 1954 (b), (d) (1) |
| Planned entry | November 4, 2026: after the notice period | Civil Code s. 1954 (b), (d) (1) |
| Hours of entry | During normal business hours, unless the tenant consents at the time of entry | Civil Code s. 1954 (b), (d) (1) |
| What the notice must say | In writing: the date, the approximate time and the purpose of the entry | Civil Code s. 1954 (b), (d) (1) |
Emergencies, an abandoned unit and the tenant's consent at the time of entry follow their own rules (listed on this page). A lease may give the tenant more notice; check it.
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What goes in it
Every notice of entry from ReportDraft follows the same professional structure, so clients and reviewers find things where they expect them.
- Notice of entryThe notice to the tenant, in the standard wording filled in with the entries.
- Additional detailsAnything else the tenant should know: keys, pets, access instructions.
How it works
1. Enter the details. Names, dates and amounts, once. The next one starts from these entries.
2. Worked out for you. The earliest lawful entry is worked out from the date and the way the notice is given, and the standard wording is filled in.
3. Check, sign, keep. A completeness list shows anything missing. Sign to lock the PDF and download Word too.
Why it pays for itself
Notice of entry rules by state
The key rule in each state, linked to the official text. Each guide lists every rule with its sources, and each template is set up for that state. Last reviewed October 26, 2026.
| State | Key rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaTemplate | Two days' notice; a note on the main door is allowed | Code of Ala. s. 35-9A-303 (c) |
| AlaskaTemplate | 24 hours' notice, reasonable times, with the tenant's consent | AS 34.03.140 (c) |
| ArizonaTemplate | Two days' notice, entry at reasonable times | A.R.S. s. 33-1343 (D) |
| CaliforniaTemplate | Written notice with the date, approximate time and purpose, 24 hours ahead | Civil Code s. 1954 (d) (1) |
| DelawareTemplate | 48 hours' notice, entry between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. | 25 Del. C. s. 5509 (b) |
| FloridaTemplate | 24 hours' notice for repairs, entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. | Fla. Stat. s. 83.53 (2) |
| HawaiiTemplate | Two days' notice, entry during reasonable hours | HRS s. 521-53 (b) |
| IowaTemplate | 24 hours' notice, entry at reasonable times | Iowa Code s. 562A.19 (3) |
| KentuckyTemplate | Two days' notice, entry at reasonable times | KRS 383.615 (3) |
| MaineTemplate | Reasonable notice (24 hours presumed), entry at reasonable times | 14 M.R.S. s. 6025 (2) |
| MinnesotaTemplate | 24 hours' notice with a time window, entry 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Minn. Stat. s. 504B.211, subd. 2 |
| MontanaTemplate | 24 hours' notice, entry at reasonable times | MCA 70-24-312 (3) (a) |
| NebraskaTemplate | 24 hours' written notice to each unit with the purpose and a time period | Neb. Rev. Stat. s. 76-1423 (3) |
| New MexicoTemplate | 24 hours' written notice with purpose, date and time frame | NMSA 1978, s. 47-8-24 (A) (1) |
| OklahomaTemplate | One day's notice, entry at reasonable times | 41 O.S. s. 128 (C) |
| OregonTemplate | 24 hours' actual notice, entry at reasonable times | ORS 90.322 (1) (f) |
| Rhode IslandTemplate | Two days' notice, entry at reasonable times | R.I. Gen. Laws s. 34-18-26 (c) |
| VermontTemplate | 48 hours' notice, entry between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. | 9 V.S.A. s. 4460 (b) |
| VirginiaTemplate | 72 hours for routine maintenance, with the last possible date | Va. Code s. 55.1-1229 (A) (4) |
| WashingtonTemplate | Two days' written notice, entry at reasonable times | RCW 59.18.150 (6) |
| WisconsinTemplate | At least 12 hours' advance notice, entry at reasonable times | Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09 (2) (a) 2. |
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Questions
What goes in a notice of entry?
The written notice a landlord gives before entering a tenant's unit: who will enter, the date and the time window, the purpose, how the notice was given, and the earliest lawful entry worked out from the place's notice period and delivery rules. ReportDraft lays it out in 2 sections: notice of entry, additional details.
Do my state's rules change the document?
Pick your state when you start. Where we have checked a local requirement against official sources, it is added to your completeness list with a link to the source.
Can I change the wording?
Yes. The standard wording is a starting point: edit any sentence before you sign. The figures and dates are worked out again from your entries every time.
What do I get at the end?
A signed, locked PDF for your client and an editable Word file, both with your company details. Signed reports keep a fingerprint so later changes are visible.
Which plan covers it?
ReportDraft Landlord covers a notice of entry along with deposit statements, lead paint disclosures, incident reports, fire extinguisher inspections. Rental Inspections is also sold on its own.
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