How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering?

It depends on the state. Across the 23 states and the District of Columbia where Seayora holds a published statute, the answer ranges from 12 hours to 72 hours. The table below gives the figure for each, with the statute it comes from.

Notice before entry, state by state

State	Notice before entry	Source
Alabama	48 hours	Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-441, 35-9A-303, 35-9A-421
Alaska	24 hours	Alaska Stat. §§ 34.03.290(b), 34.03.140(c), 34.03.220(b)
Arizona	48 hours	A.R.S. §§ 33-1375, 33-1343, 33-1368
California	24 hours	Cal. Civ. Code §§ 827, 1946.1, 1954; CCP § 1161
Delaware	48 hours	25 Del. C. §§ 5106(d), 5107, 5509(b), 5502(a)
District of Columbia	48 hours	D.C. Code §§ 42-3502.08, 42-3505.51, 42-3505.01
Florida	24 hours	Fla. Stat. §§ 83.57, 83.53, 83.56
Hawaii	48 hours	Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 521-21(d), 521-71(a), 521-53(b), 521-68 (as amended by Act 278, SLH 2025)
Iowa	24 hours	Iowa Code §§ 562A.34, 562A.19, 562A.27
Kentucky	48 hours	KRS §§ 383.500, 383.695, 383.615, 383.660(2)
Maine	24 hours	14 M.R.S. §§ 6002, 6015, 6025
Montana	24 hours	Mont. Code §§ 70-24-441(2), 70-24-312(3), 70-24-422(2)
Nebraska	24 hours	Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1437(2), 76-1423(3), 76-1431(2)
Nevada	24 hours	NRS 118A.300, 118A.330, 40.2512, 40.253
New Mexico	24 hours	N.M. Stat. §§ 47-8-15, 47-8-37(B), 47-8-24(A), 47-8-33(D)
Ohio	24 hours	Ohio Rev. Code §§ 5321.17, 5321.04, 1923.04
Oklahoma	24 hours	41 O.S. §§ 111, 128, 131
Oregon	24 hours	ORS 90.323, 90.322, 90.394
Rhode Island	48 hours	R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-18-16.1, 34-18-37(b), 34-18-26(c), 34-18-35
South Carolina	24 hours	S.C. Code §§ 27-40-770, 27-40-530, 27-40-710
Vermont	48 hours	9 V.S.A. §§ 4455(b), 4460(b), 4467(a), 4467(c), 4467(e)
Virginia	72 hours	Va. Code §§ 55.1-1253, 55.1-1229, 55.1-1245(F)
Washington	48 hours	RCW 59.18.140(3), 59.18.150, 59.18.650, 59.12.030
Wisconsin	12 hours	Wis. Stat. §§ 704.19, 704.17; Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(2)

This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.

Only states where Seayora holds a published statute appear above. Where no statute is recorded, no figure is shown rather than a guess.

The answer in full, for the biggest rental markets

How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in California?

In California, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is Cal. Civ. Code §§ 827, 1946.1, 1954; CCP § 1161.

How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Florida?

In Florida, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is Fla. Stat. §§ 83.57, 83.53, 83.56.

How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Ohio?

In Ohio, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is Ohio Rev. Code §§ 5321.17, 5321.04, 1923.04.

How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Virginia?

In Virginia, a landlord must give 72 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is Va. Code §§ 55.1-1253, 55.1-1229, 55.1-1245(F).

How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Washington?

In Washington, a landlord must give 48 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is RCW 59.18.140(3), 59.18.150, 59.18.650, 59.12.030.

How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Arizona?

In Arizona, a landlord must give 48 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is A.R.S. §§ 33-1375, 33-1343, 33-1368.

How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Nevada?

In Nevada, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is NRS 118A.300, 118A.330, 40.2512, 40.253.

How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Oregon?

In Oregon, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is ORS 90.323, 90.322, 90.394.

How Seayora uses this rule

Seayora computes the notice this rule requires from the tenancy’s own dates — for a renewal offer, a rent increase or a served notice — and will not serve one that is short unless the owner records a reason. The answer above is the rule the product enforces.

Guides on this rule

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Florida Landlord Law Changes, 2022 to 2026: What Is New — Every Florida landlord-tenant change since 2022: state preemption, 30-day notices, deposit alternatives, squatter removal, email notices, flood disclosure.