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Pick the date and the time window of the entry, tick the reason, and add what will be done and who will come in.
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Set the notice period
Type the number of hours’ notice you are giving: 24 is common, but some states ask for more. Check your state and your lease.
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Sign, deliver and keep a copy
Print it or save a PDF, sign it, and deliver it in time. Fill in the record of delivery on your own copy.
What a notice of entry should include
The date of the notice
The tenant’s name and the address of the rental
The date of entry, or the dates when the work takes more than a day
The time, or a window with the earliest and latest time you may arrive
The reason for entry, and what will be done
Who will come in: you, a property manager, a contractor
How the tenant can reach you to ask about it or to reschedule
Your name and signature
On your own copy: when and how you delivered it
How much notice does a landlord have to give?
There is no single rule. Many states set a number of hours or days; others only say the notice must be “reasonable”, and some leases say more. The examples below show how different they are.
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What the law says
California
Reasonable written notice of the date, approximate time and purpose. 24 hours is presumed reasonable; a mailed notice should be mailed at least six days before. Entry only during normal business hours, unless the tenant agrees at the time (Civil Code § 1954).
Florida
For repairs: at least 24 hours’ notice, and entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (Florida Statutes § 83.53).
Washington
At least two days’ written notice, with the date and the exact time or the earliest and latest times, and a phone number the tenant can call to object or reschedule. One day’s notice to show the unit to buyers or tenants (RCW 59.18.150).
Arizona
At least two days’ notice, and entry only at reasonable times (A.R.S. § 33-1343). A tenant’s own repair request counts as permission to enter for that repair.
Ontario, Canada
Written notice at least 24 hours before, giving the reason, the day and a time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 27).
England and Wales
To view the condition and state of repair: 24 hours’ notice in writing, and a visit at a reasonable time of day (Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, s. 11(6)).
Your state’s law and your lease decide. If they differ, follow the one that gives the tenant more notice. Delivering it a little earlier than the minimum avoids any argument about when it arrived.
Emergencies and other entry without notice
The laws above let a landlord enter without notice in an emergency, such as a fire, a burst pipe or a gas leak. Some also allow entry when the tenant agrees at the time, or has moved out and left the home.
An emergency is not a reason to skip notice for routine work. When you do have to go in without notice, tell the tenant afterwards, in writing, what happened and what was done.
Entry rules in Canada, the UK and Australia
Tenancy law is set by each province, nation or state. These are plain-English summaries of the official text, read again on the date shown.
Canada · checked
Ontario: Give written notice at least 24 hours ahead, stating the reason, the day and a time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. RTA s. 27
British Columbia: Give written notice at least 24 hours and no more than 30 days ahead, stating a reasonable purpose and a date and time between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. (unless the tenant agrees otherwise). Residential Tenancy Act, s. 29
Alberta: Give a signed written notice at least 24 hours ahead, stating the reason and the date and time. Entry must be between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and not on a holiday or the tenant’s day of religious worship. Residential Tenancies Act, s. 23
Québec and other provinces: Rules differ. Check your province’s residential tenancy law.
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England: To view the condition and state of repair, the landlord can enter at reasonable times of the day after 24 hours’ written notice. Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, s. 11(6)
Wales: To inspect the condition or carry out repairs, the landlord can enter at a reasonable time after at least 24 hours’ notice. Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, s. 98
Scotland: For work and inspections under the repairing standard, the landlord can enter at a reasonable time after at least 24 hours’ notice, unless it is urgent. Housing (Scotland) Act 2006, ss. 181, 184
Northern Ireland: No general rule on landlord entry found in the Private Tenancies (NI) Order 2006. Check your tenancy agreement.
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New South Wales: Routine inspection: at least 7 days’ written notice, no more than 4 times a year. Non-urgent repairs: at least 2 days’ notice. No notice for emergencies or urgent repairs. Residential Tenancies Act 2010, s. 55
Victoria: Entry only between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., not on a public holiday. Notice runs from 24 hours (for example, to carry out a duty such as repairs) to 7 days (for a general inspection, at most once every 6 months). Residential Tenancies Act 1997, ss. 85, 86
Queensland: Use the approved entry notice: at least 7 days before an inspection and 48 hours for most other reasons, such as repairs. RTRA Act 2008, ss. 192, 193
Other states and territories: Rules differ. Check your state or territory’s tenancy authority.
Laws change, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Check the rules where the property is, or ask a local professional.
Delivering the notice and keeping a record
Hand it to the tenant, leave it with an adult at the home, post it on or under the door, mail it or email it: whatever your lease and your state allow. California’s law, for example, lists handing it over, leaving it with someone of suitable age at the home, leaving it at the door where it will be found, and mail.
Keep a signed copy. Fill in the record of delivery at the foot of your copy: the date and time, how it was delivered and who delivered it.
Do not use entry to check up on the tenant or to pressure them. California, Florida, Washington and Arizona all say the landlord must not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant.
If you are the tenant
If the date or time does not work, contact the landlord before the entry and suggest another time. Several of the laws above say a tenant should not unreasonably refuse entry for repairs, inspections or showings.
You do not usually need to be home. If you have pets, an alarm or a lockbox, say so in reply to the notice.
Checked in October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Landlord and tenant laws differ from place to place and change often.
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How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering?
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It depends on the state and the lease. 24 hours is common: California presumes 24 hours is reasonable, and Florida asks for 24 hours for repairs. Washington and Arizona ask for two days. Type the number of hours you are giving in the form; it is printed on the notice.
Does the notice have to be in writing?
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In many places, yes: California, Washington, Ontario and England and Wales all ask for written notice. A written notice is also your proof that you gave it. Keep a copy.
Can I give a time window instead of an exact time?
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Yes. Fill in both times and the notice says, for example, “9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.”. Washington asks for exactly that: the earliest and latest times. Fill in only the first time to print “About 9:00 a.m.”.
What if the work takes more than one day?
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Fill in “Last day” as well. The notice then shows both dates, for example “Tuesday, October 13, 2026 to Wednesday, October 14, 2026”.
Do I need to give notice in an emergency?
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The laws on this page let a landlord enter without notice in an emergency, such as a fire, a flood or a gas leak. Tell the tenant afterwards what happened.
Can the tenant refuse entry?
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Several state laws say the tenant should not unreasonably refuse entry for repairs, inspections or showings, when proper notice is given. A tenant who has a good reason can ask for another time, which is why the notice says how to reach you.
Can I change the wording?
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Yes. Click any text on the page to rewrite it, including the title, the paragraphs and the reasons. The “Wording” section lists everything with the words printed now.
Are my details uploaded or stored on your servers?
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No. Everything you type stays in your browser and is never sent to me. The form is saved on your own device so it is there next time. On a shared computer, press “Clear Form” when you are done.
How do I save the notice as a PDF?
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