Landlord Notice to Enter by State (2026)
How much notice a landlord must give before entering a rental, and at what hours, for 49 states and D.C. Each row links the statute and our full state page.
Beginner tip: nearly every state lets you enter without notice in a real emergency, like a fire or a burst pipe. The rules below are for routine visits such as repairs, inspections and showings.
General info, not legal advice. Verify the statute or ask a local attorney. Details
The short answer
34 of the 50 places below have a statute on landlord entry. The most common rule is 24 hours' notice (for example Florida for repairs, Iowa, Nevada and Oregon) or 2 days' notice (for example Arizona, Hawaii and Washington). Delaware, D.C. and Vermont require 48 hours. Several states only say "reasonable" notice, and some, such as California, Maine and Ohio, presume 24 hours is reasonable.
The other 16 have no statewide entry-notice statute, so the lease and local rules control. Every row comes from our state landlord-law page, which cites the official statute. On Nov 9, 2026 we re-checked the official text for 15 states, marked in the table.
Entry notice by state
| State | Notice before entry (non-emergency) |
|---|---|
| Alabama Ala. Code § 35-9A-303 · From our state page | 2 days' notice; reasonable times. Posting on the main entry door counts. Statute sets rule |
| Alaska AS 34.03.140 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | 24 hours' notice; reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| Arizona A.R.S. § 33-1343 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | 2 days' notice; reasonable times. A tenant's repair request counts as permission. Statute sets rule |
| Arkansas Ark. Code § 18-17-602 · From our state page | No set period. The tenant can't unreasonably refuse entry for inspection, repairs or showings. Statute sets rule |
| California Cal. Civ. Code § 1954 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | Reasonable written notice (24 hours presumed; 6 days if mailed); normal business hours. Statute sets rule |
| Colorado C.R.S. 38-12-503(2)(b)(III), (6) · From our state page | No general entry statute. For habitability repairs: 24 hours' written notice. No statute |
| Connecticut Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16 · From our state page | Reasonable written or oral notice; reasonable times. No set number of hours. Statute sets rule |
| Delaware 25 Del. C. § 5509 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | 48 hours' notice; enter only 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (except tenant-requested repairs). Statute sets rule |
| District of Columbia D.C. Code § 42-3505.51 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | 48 hours' written notice; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., not Sundays or federal holidays. Statute sets rule |
| Florida Fla. Stat. § 83.53 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | Repairs: 24 hours' notice; enter 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Statute sets rule |
| Georgia O.C.G.A. Title 44, Ch. 7 · From our state page | No statute sets a notice period. The lease controls. No statute |
| Hawaii HRS § 521-53 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | 2 days' notice; reasonable hours. Statute sets rule |
| Idaho Idaho Code § 6-301 et seq. · From our state page | No statute. Entry rights come from the lease and common law. No statute |
| Illinois 765 ILCS 705 (Landlord and Tenant Act, no entry section) · From our state page | No statewide statute. Chicago's ordinance requires 2 days' notice. No statute |
| Indiana IC 32-31-5-6(e)–(g) · From our state page | Reasonable written or oral notice; reasonable times. No set number of hours. Statute sets rule |
| Iowa Iowa Code § 562A.19 · From our state page | 24 hours' notice; reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| Kansas K.S.A. 58-2557 · From our state page | Reasonable notice; reasonable hours. No set number of hours. Statute sets rule |
| Kentucky KRS 383.615 · From our state page | Where the URLTA has been adopted locally: 2 days' notice; reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| Louisiana La. Civ. Code arts. 2682, 2700 · From our state page | No statute sets a notice period. The lease and peaceful-possession rules apply. No statute |
| Maine 14 M.R.S. § 6025 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | Reasonable notice (24 hours presumed); reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| Maryland Md. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-201 to 8-220 · From our state page | No statewide statute. Check the lease and county or city codes. No statute |
| Massachusetts M.G.L. c. 186, § 15B(1)(a) · From our state page | Entry only for listed purposes (inspect, repair, show). The statute sets no advance-notice period. Statute sets rule |
| Michigan MCL 554.601–.616, Truth in Renting Act (incl. 554.633) · From our state page | No statute sets a notice period. Set it in the lease. No statute |
| Minnesota Minn. Stat. § 504B.211 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | Good-faith effort to give 24 hours' notice; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Statute sets rule |
| Mississippi Miss. Code §§ 89-8-1 to 89-8-45 · From our state page | No statute sets a notice period. Set it in the lease. No statute |
| Missouri RSMo chs. 441, 535; § 535.300.5 · From our state page | No statute during the tenancy. Set it in the lease. No statute |
| Montana MCA 70-24-312 · From our state page | 24 hours' notice; reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| Nebraska Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423 · From our state page | 24 hours' written notice; reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| Nevada NRS 118A.330 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | 24 hours' notice; normal business hours. Statute sets rule |
| New Hampshire RSA 540-A:3, IV, IV-a, V, V-b, V-d · From our state page | Tenant consent, or adequate notice for repairs. 48 hours' written notice for bed-bug checks. Statute sets rule |
| New Jersey N.J.S.A. 46:8; 2A:18-61.1 et seq. · From our state page | No statute sets a general period. State regulations may apply. No statute |
| New Mexico NMSA 1978 § 47-8-24(A) · From our state page | 24 hours' written notice with the purpose, date and a time window. Statute sets rule |
| New York NY AG Residential Tenants' Rights Guide (Right to Privacy) · From our state page | No state statute. The Attorney General's guide advises reasonable prior notice. No statute |
| North Carolina N.C. Gen. Stat. ch. 42 · From our state page | No statute sets a notice period. Set it in the lease. No statute |
| North Dakota N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3 · From our state page | Notify and get consent for a specific time; reasonable hours. No set number of hours. Statute sets rule |
| Ohio Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.04(A)(8) · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | Reasonable notice (24 hours presumed); reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| Oklahoma 41 O.S. § 128(C) · From our state page | 1 day's notice; reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| Oregon ORS 90.322 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | 24 hours' actual notice; reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| Pennsylvania 68 P.S. § 250.101 et seq. · From our state page | No statute sets a notice period. Set it in the lease. No statute |
| Rhode Island R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-26 · From our state page | 2 days' notice; reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| South Carolina S.C. Code § 27-40-530 · From our state page | 24 hours' notice; reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| South Dakota SDCL 43-32-32 · From our state page | Reasonable notice (24 hours' written notice presumed); normal business hours. Statute sets rule |
| Texas Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92 · From our state page | No statute sets a notice period. Set it in the lease. No statute |
| Utah Utah Code § 57-22-4(2) · From our state page | 24 hours' notice unless the lease says otherwise. Statute sets rule |
| Vermont 9 V.S.A. § 4460 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | 48 hours' notice; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Statute sets rule |
| Virginia Va. Code § 55.1-1229 · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | Notice and reasonable times; 72 hours for routine maintenance the tenant didn't request. Statute sets rule |
| Washington RCW 59.18.150(6) · Re-checked Nov 9, 2026 | 2 days' written notice (1 day to show the unit); reasonable times. Statute sets rule |
| West Virginia W. Va. Code art. 37-6 · From our state page | No statute. Entry rights come from the lease and common law. No statute |
| Wisconsin Wis. Stat. § 704.05(2) · From our state page | Advance notice; reasonable times. The statute sets no number of hours. Statute sets rule |
| Wyoming Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1205(a)(iii) · From our state page | No statute sets a notice period. The tenant can't unreasonably deny access. No statute |
Tennessee is not listed. Our Tennessee page is still being verified, so check Tennessee's official code before you act. Cities can add rules (Chicago is one example).
No statute? Put it in the lease
Where state law is silent, write an entry clause into the lease: the notice you'll give, how you'll give it, the hours you'll enter, and the reasons (repairs, inspections, showings, emergencies). Giving 24 hours' written notice is a common, tenant-friendly habit even where it isn't required. Never use entry to harass a tenant. Many states ban that outright.
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General information only. Not legal advice. RentToolkit is not a law firm. Laws and local ordinances change, so check the official source and talk to a licensed Florida attorney before acting.