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A landlord’s right of entry to a rental property is complex. There is a fine line between a tenant\u2019s right to privacy and the landlord\u2019s right to access a rental property. Many a headache, complaint, or even a lawsuit can be avoided when every landlord and tenant understand their rights and responsibilities within the relationship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Although there may be other reasons such as a court order or by tenant request, there are 5 common reasons a landlord may want to gain access to a rental property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are a plethora of inspections that landlords and property managers conduct that may warrant a notice such as move-in\/move-out inspections, yearly inspections, termite and other pest inspections, seasonal inspections, etc.\u00a0 A tenant request for repairs granting permission to enter likely does not require a notice, although it may be best to coordinate and cooperate with a tenant beforehand. Inspection issues, routine maintenance, and property alterations or improvements may or may not require prior notice depending on the state regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A landlord may enter a rental unit without notice when a tenant has permitted entry; such as for a repair. However, when the tenant has not initiated the request, the landlord may be required by law to give advance notice.\u00a0<\/span>The following outlines the amount of notice required by that state, for which reasons notifications are required, linking to either the exact statute or the general statutes per state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Alabama<\/strong> – Two days notice Alaska<\/strong> – 24 hours notice District of Columbia<\/strong> (D.C.)<\/strong>: 48 hours notice Florida<\/strong>:<\/strong> 12 hours notice <\/span> Hawaii<\/strong> – Two days notice <\/span> Iowa<\/strong> – 24 hours notice <\/span> Kansas<\/strong> – Reasonable notice<\/span> Kentucky<\/strong> – Two days notice<\/span> Montana<\/strong>: 24 hours notice <\/span> Nebraska<\/strong>: One day notice New Mexico<\/strong>: 24 hours notice Oregon<\/strong>: 24 hours notice Rhode Island<\/strong>: Two days notice South Carolina<\/strong>: 24 hours Tennessee<\/strong>: 24 hours conditional (see state statute for specific conditions) Virginia<\/strong>: 24 hours conditional (see state statute for specific conditions) The following states require notification for inspections, repairs, showing the property, and emergencies. However, no advance notice is necessary for a landlord’s right of entry when a tenant is on an extended absence. Check with the state statute to determine if that means no entry is allowed or if no notice is needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Arizona<\/strong> – Two days conditional (see state statute for specific conditions) California<\/strong> – 24 hours conditional (see state statute for specific conditions) Connecticut<\/strong> – Reasonable notice Delaware<\/strong> – Two days notice Indiana<\/strong> – Reasonable Notice Maine<\/strong> – 24 hours notice Massachusetts<\/strong> – No notice specified Minnesota<\/strong> – Reasonable notice Nevada<\/strong> – 24 hours notice New Hampshire<\/strong> – Adequate notice under the circumstances New Jersey<\/strong> – One day conditional (see state statute for specific conditions) North Dakota<\/strong> – Reasonable notice Ohio<\/strong> – 24 hours notice Oklahoma<\/strong> – One day notice Vermont<\/strong> – 48 hours notice Washington<\/strong> – Two days conditional (see state statute for specific conditions) Wisconsin<\/strong> – Advance notice Arkansas<\/strong> – No notice specified Louisiana<\/strong> – No notice specified Utah<\/strong> – 24 hours notice conditional (unless the rental agreement specifies otherwise)Common Reasons for a Landlord’s Right of Entry<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/h2>\nStates Requiring Notification for the 5 Common Reasons Above<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>Ala. Code \u00a7\u00a7 35-9A-303, 35-9A-423<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>Alaska Stat. \u00a7\u00a734.03.140,34.03.230<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>D.C. Code Ann. \u00a742-3505.51<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>Fla. Stat. Ann. \u00a783.53<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>Haw. Rev. Stat. \u00a7\u00a7521-53, 521-70(b)<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>Iowa Code Ann. \u00a7\u00a7562A.19, 562A.28, 562A.29<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>Kan. Stat. Ann. \u00a7\u00a758-2557, 58-2565<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. \u00a7\u00a7 383.615, 383.670<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>Mont. Code Ann. \u00a7\u00a770-24-312, 70-24-426<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>Neb. Rev. Stat. \u00a7\u00a776-1423, 76-1432<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>N.M. Stat. Ann. \u00a7\u00a747-8-24, 47-8-34<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>Or. Rev. Stat. \u00a7\u00a790.322, 90.410<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>R.I. Gen. Laws \u00a734-18-26<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>S.C. Code Ann. \u00a7\u00a727-40-530, 27-40-730<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(<\/span>Tenn. Code Ann. \u00a7\u00a766-28-403, 66-28-507<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>(Formerly Va. Code Ann. \u00a7\u00a755-248.18, 55-248.33. Code Ann. \u00a7\u00a755 has been replaced by <\/span>Va. Code Ann. \u00a7\u00a755.1<\/span><\/a> as of October 1, 2019).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n17 States with one Exception: Extended Tenant Absence<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/span>Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 33-1343<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Cal. Civ. Code \u00a71954<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. \u00a7\u00a7 47a-16 to 47a-16a<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Del. Code Ann. tit. 25, \u00a7\u00a7 5509, 5510<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Ind. Code Ann. \u00a732-31-5-6<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, \u00a7 6025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 186, \u00a715B(1)(a)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Minn. Stat. Ann. \u00a7504B.211<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 118A.330<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 540-A:3<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>N.J.A.C. 5:10-5.1<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>N.D. Cent. Code \u00a747-16-07.3<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Ohio Rev. Code Ann. \u00a7\u00a7 5321.04(A)(8), 5321.05(B)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 41, \u00a7 128<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9, \u00a7 4460<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Wash. Rev. Code Ann. \u00a7 59.18.150<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Wis. Stat. Ann. \u00a7704.05(2)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n3 States with Additional Exceptions<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nN<\/span>o notice needed for an extended tenant absence nor during an emergency
\n<\/span>Ark. Code Ann. \u00a718-17-602<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>The only notice requirement is for entrance to conduct repairs, improvements, or alterations.
\n<\/span>La. Civ. Code art.2693<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n