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

It depends on the state. Across the 27 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

StateNotice before entrySource
Alabama48 hoursAla. Code §§ 35-9A-441, 35-9A-303, 35-9A-421
Arizona48 hoursA.R.S. §§ 33-1375, 33-1343, 33-1368
California24 hoursCal. Civ. Code §§ 827, 1946.1, 1954; CCP § 1161
Colorado24 hoursC.R.S. §§ 38-12-701, 13-40-104, 13-40-107
Connecticut24 hoursConn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-16, 47a-23, 47a-15a
District of Columbia48 hoursD.C. Code §§ 42-3502.08, 42-3505.51, 42-3505.01
Florida24 hoursFla. Stat. §§ 83.57, 83.53, 83.56
Georgia24 hoursO.C.G.A. § 44-7-7
Illinois48 hours735 ILCS 5/9-207, 9-209; Chicago RLTO § 5-12-130
Iowa24 hoursIowa Code §§ 562A.34, 562A.19, 562A.27
Kentucky48 hoursKRS §§ 383.500, 383.695, 383.615, 383.660(2)
Maryland24 hoursMd. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-208.1, 8-401
Massachusetts24 hoursM.G.L. c. 186, §§ 11–12
Michigan24 hoursMCL 554.134; MCL 600.5714
Minnesota24 hoursMinn. Stat. §§ 504B.135, 504B.211, 504B.321
Nevada24 hoursNRS 118A.300, 118A.330, 40.2512
New Jersey24 hoursN.J.S.A. 2A:18-56; N.J.S.A. 2A:42-6.1
New York24 hoursN.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c; RPAPL § 711(2); RPL § 235-e(d)
North Carolina24 hoursN.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 42-14, 42-3
Ohio24 hoursOhio Rev. Code §§ 5321.17, 5321.04, 1923.04
Oklahoma24 hours41 O.S. §§ 111, 128, 131
Oregon24 hoursORS 90.323, 90.322, 90.394
Pennsylvania24 hours68 P.S. § 250.501
South Carolina24 hoursS.C. Code §§ 27-40-770, 27-40-530, 27-40-710
Texas24 hoursTex. Prop. Code §§ 91.001, 24.005
Virginia72 hoursVa. Code §§ 55.1-1253, 55.1-1229, 55.1-1245
Washington48 hoursRCW 59.18.140, 59.18.150, 59.12.030
Wisconsin12 hoursWis. 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.

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

In Texas, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is Tex. Prop. Code §§ 91.001, 24.005.

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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.

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

In New York, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c; RPAPL § 711(2); RPL § 235-e(d).

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

In Pennsylvania, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is 68 P.S. § 250.501.

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

In Illinois, a landlord must give 48 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is 735 ILCS 5/9-207, 9-209; Chicago RLTO § 5-12-130.

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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.

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

In Georgia, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7.

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How Seayora uses this rule

Seayora computes the deadline this rule sets from the tenancy’s own dates, shows it on the lease and the deposit statement, and reminds the landlord before it falls due — so the answer above is not reference material sitting beside the product, it is the rule the product enforces.

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