Landlord entry notice by state

Rules differ by state. Here is what each state's statute says about notice before a landlord enters, with citations. Data as of 2026-10-21, 34 states verified against official statute text.

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Alaska

Notice rule: The landlord must give the tenant at least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter, except in an emergency or if it is impracticable, and may enter only at reasonable times and with the tenant's consent; the tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent (to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs, supply services, or show the unit to buyers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractors). The landlord may enter without consent in an emergency, and may not abuse access or use it to harass. If the landlord makes an unlawful entry or repeated harassing demands, the tenant can get an injunction or terminate on 10 days' written notice and recover the greater of actual damages or one month's rent, plus court costs and attorney fees (§ 34.03.300(b)).
Source: AS 34.03.140, 34.03.300

Arizona

Notice rule: At least two days' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.
Source: A.R.S. § 33-1343

California

Notice rule: 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable (6 days if mailed); entry only for listed purposes and normally during business hours; emergencies excepted.
Source: Cal. Civ. Code § 1954

Colorado

Notice rule: No entry statute in our verified data — see state page
Source: —

Delaware

Notice rule: At least 48 hours' notice, entry only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; no notice needed for repairs the tenant requested or in an emergency. The tenant may waive the 48-hour notice only for showings to prospective tenants or buyers, in a separate signed addendum or document. Access may not be abused or used to harass.
Source: Del. Code tit. 25, § 5509(b)

District of Columbia

Notice rule: At least 48 hours' written notice (email or text allowed), only for a reasonable purpose such as repairs, inspection or showing the unit, and only between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., not on Sundays or federal holidays, unless the tenant agrees otherwise. No notice needed in an emergency.
Source: D.C. Code § 42-3505.51

Florida

Notice rule: 24 hours' notice for repairs, entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; emergencies excepted.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.53

Georgia

Notice rule: No statute; follow the lease.
Source: —

Illinois

Notice rule: No statewide statute; Chicago RLTO requires 2 days' notice.
Source: —

Iowa

Notice rule: At least 24 hours' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Entry without consent is allowed in an emergency. The tenant may not unreasonably refuse entry to inspect, repair or show the unit; the landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.
Source: Iowa Code § 562A.19

Kansas

Notice rule: Reasonable notice and entry at reasonable hours (no fixed number of hours in the statute), to inspect, repair, supply services or show the unit. Entry without consent is allowed in an extreme hazard involving potential loss of life or severe property damage. The landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.
Source: K.S.A. 58-2557

Kentucky

Notice rule: At least 2 days' notice, except in an emergency or where impracticable (URLTA areas).
Source: KRS 383.615

Louisiana

Notice rule: No entry statute in our verified data — see state page
Source: —

Maine

Notice rule: Reasonable notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable; 24 hours is presumed reasonable. Unlawful, unreasonable or harassing entry lets the tenant recover actual damages or $250, whichever is greater. Any waiver of these rights is void.
Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6025

Maryland

Notice rule: No entry statute in our verified data — see state page
Source: —

Minnesota

Notice rule: Only for a reasonable business purpose and after a good-faith effort to give at least 24 hours' notice specifying a time or window; entry only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. unless agreed. No notice needed when immediate entry is necessary for safety/emergency reasons. The tenant cannot be required to waive the notice right as a condition of the lease.
Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.211, subds. 2-4

Missouri

Notice rule: No entry statute in our verified data — see state page
Source: —

Montana

Notice rule: Except in an emergency or where it is impracticable, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times; the landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. The tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent to entry for inspection, repairs, services or showings. The notice can be given as provided in § 70-24-108 or by conspicuously posting it on the main entry door. Emergency entry needs no consent. If the landlord enters unlawfully or unreasonably, or makes repeated harassing demands, the tenant may get an injunction or terminate the lease, and recover actual damages (§ 70-24-410).
Source: MCA §§ 70-24-312, 70-24-410

Nevada

Notice rule: At least 24 hours' notice, at reasonable times during normal business hours (unless tenant consents otherwise); no notice needed in an emergency.
Source: NRS 118A.330

New York

Notice rule: No general statewide statute; reasonable notice expected. In NYC, HPD rules require 24 hours' notice for inspections and 1 week for non-emergency repairs (28 RCNY 25-101).
Source: —

North Carolina

Notice rule: No statute; follow the lease.
Source: —

North Dakota

Notice rule: The landlord may enter at any time in an emergency, or if the landlord reasonably believes the tenant has abandoned the premises or is in substantial violation of the lease. Otherwise entry is allowed only during reasonable hours and in a reasonable manner, for inspection, necessary or agreed repairs and alterations, supplying services, or showing the unit to buyers, insurers, mortgagees, agents, tenants, workers or contractors. Unless impractical, the landlord must first notify the tenant and obtain consent (not to be unreasonably withheld) that identifies a time certain; consent is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice of entry at a time certain. Notice may be given in person, by posting in a conspicuous place for a reasonable period, or by any method that results in actual notice. The statute sets no fixed number of hours of notice. The landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass or intimidate (§ 47-16-07.3).
Source: N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3

Ohio

Notice rule: 24 hours' notice and reasonable times, except emergencies.
Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.04(A)(8)

Oregon

Notice rule: At least 24 hours' actual notice, at reasonable times; no notice for emergencies (tenant told within 24 hours after an emergency entry in their absence) or for entering to make repairs the tenant requested in writing (that permission lasts 7 days).
Source: ORS 90.322

Pennsylvania

Notice rule: No statute; follow the lease.
Source: —

South Carolina

Notice rule: At least 24 hours' notice and entry only at reasonable times. Exceptions: emergencies; regularly scheduled services (filters, pest treatment) 9 a.m.-6 p.m. if conspicuously written in the lease and announced before entering; tenant-requested services 8 a.m.-8 p.m. after announcing. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant. Tenant may not change locks without permission.
Source: S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-530

South Dakota

Notice rule: Except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable, the landlord must give reasonable notice of intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times. 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable unless the lease sets other notice methods or times. The notice must state the date(s) of entry, a time window during normal business hours, the purpose of entry, and how the tenant can ask to reschedule. The statute sets no specific penalty.
Source: SDCL § 43-32-32

Tennessee

Notice rule: No general advance-notice period; tenant may not unreasonably refuse access. For showing to prospective tenants in the last 30 days of the lease (if the lease allows), 24 hours' notice. Emergency entry allowed.
Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-403

Texas

Notice rule: No statute; entry rules come from the lease.
Source: —

Utah

Notice rule: At least 24 hours' notice, unless the rental agreement provides otherwise.
Source: Utah Code § 57-22-4(2)

Virginia

Notice rule: Notice of intent to enter and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where impractical. At least 72 hours' notice for routine maintenance the tenant did not request. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.
Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1229(A)

Washington

Notice rule: At least 2 days' written notice stating the date(s) and time window plus a phone number for objections, and entry only at reasonable times; 1 day's notice to show the unit to buyers or tenants. No notice needed in an emergency or abandonment, or where notice is impracticable. No harassment or excessive showings.
Source: RCW 59.18.150

West Virginia

Notice rule: No entry statute in our verified data — see state page
Source: —

Wyoming

Notice rule: The statute sets no notice period or hours for landlord entry. It only provides that a renter may not unreasonably deny access, refuse entry or withhold consent to entry by the owner, agent or manager to make repairs, inspect the unit, or show it for rent or sale (§ 1-21-1205(a)(iii)); such a violation can support a forcible entry and detainer action (§ 1-21-1002(a)(vi)). Any notice terms must come from the lease.
Source: W.S. 1-21-1205(a)(iii), 1-21-1002(a)(vi)

State	Notice rule	Source
Alaska	The landlord must give the tenant at least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter, except in an emergency or if it is impracticable, and may enter only at reasonable times and with the tenant's consent; the tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent (to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs, supply services, or show the unit to buyers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractors). The landlord may enter without consent in an emergency, and may not abuse access or use it to harass. If the landlord makes an unlawful entry or repeated harassing demands, the tenant can get an injunction or terminate on 10 days' written notice and recover the greater of actual damages or one month's rent, plus court costs and attorney fees (§ 34.03.300(b)).	AS 34.03.140, 34.03.300
Arizona	At least two days' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.	A.R.S. § 33-1343
California	24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable (6 days if mailed); entry only for listed purposes and normally during business hours; emergencies excepted.	Cal. Civ. Code § 1954
Colorado	No entry statute in our verified data — see state page	—
Delaware	At least 48 hours' notice, entry only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; no notice needed for repairs the tenant requested or in an emergency. The tenant may waive the 48-hour notice only for showings to prospective tenants or buyers, in a separate signed addendum or document. Access may not be abused or used to harass.	Del. Code tit. 25, § 5509(b)
District of Columbia	At least 48 hours' written notice (email or text allowed), only for a reasonable purpose such as repairs, inspection or showing the unit, and only between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., not on Sundays or federal holidays, unless the tenant agrees otherwise. No notice needed in an emergency.	D.C. Code § 42-3505.51
Florida	24 hours' notice for repairs, entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; emergencies excepted.	Fla. Stat. § 83.53
Georgia	No statute; follow the lease.	—
Illinois	No statewide statute; Chicago RLTO requires 2 days' notice.	—
Iowa	At least 24 hours' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Entry without consent is allowed in an emergency. The tenant may not unreasonably refuse entry to inspect, repair or show the unit; the landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.	Iowa Code § 562A.19
Kansas	Reasonable notice and entry at reasonable hours (no fixed number of hours in the statute), to inspect, repair, supply services or show the unit. Entry without consent is allowed in an extreme hazard involving potential loss of life or severe property damage. The landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.	K.S.A. 58-2557
Kentucky	At least 2 days' notice, except in an emergency or where impracticable (URLTA areas).	KRS 383.615
Louisiana	No entry statute in our verified data — see state page	—
Maine	Reasonable notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable; 24 hours is presumed reasonable. Unlawful, unreasonable or harassing entry lets the tenant recover actual damages or $250, whichever is greater. Any waiver of these rights is void.	14 M.R.S. § 6025
Maryland	No entry statute in our verified data — see state page	—
Minnesota	Only for a reasonable business purpose and after a good-faith effort to give at least 24 hours' notice specifying a time or window; entry only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. unless agreed. No notice needed when immediate entry is necessary for safety/emergency reasons. The tenant cannot be required to waive the notice right as a condition of the lease.	Minn. Stat. § 504B.211, subds. 2-4
Missouri	No entry statute in our verified data — see state page	—
Montana	Except in an emergency or where it is impracticable, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times; the landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. The tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent to entry for inspection, repairs, services or showings. The notice can be given as provided in § 70-24-108 or by conspicuously posting it on the main entry door. Emergency entry needs no consent. If the landlord enters unlawfully or unreasonably, or makes repeated harassing demands, the tenant may get an injunction or terminate the lease, and recover actual damages (§ 70-24-410).	MCA §§ 70-24-312, 70-24-410
Nevada	At least 24 hours' notice, at reasonable times during normal business hours (unless tenant consents otherwise); no notice needed in an emergency.	NRS 118A.330
New York	No general statewide statute; reasonable notice expected. In NYC, HPD rules require 24 hours' notice for inspections and 1 week for non-emergency repairs (28 RCNY 25-101).	—
North Carolina	No statute; follow the lease.	—
North Dakota	The landlord may enter at any time in an emergency, or if the landlord reasonably believes the tenant has abandoned the premises or is in substantial violation of the lease. Otherwise entry is allowed only during reasonable hours and in a reasonable manner, for inspection, necessary or agreed repairs and alterations, supplying services, or showing the unit to buyers, insurers, mortgagees, agents, tenants, workers or contractors. Unless impractical, the landlord must first notify the tenant and obtain consent (not to be unreasonably withheld) that identifies a time certain; consent is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice of entry at a time certain. Notice may be given in person, by posting in a conspicuous place for a reasonable period, or by any method that results in actual notice. The statute sets no fixed number of hours of notice. The landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass or intimidate (§ 47-16-07.3).	N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3
Ohio	24 hours' notice and reasonable times, except emergencies.	Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.04(A)(8)
Oregon	At least 24 hours' actual notice, at reasonable times; no notice for emergencies (tenant told within 24 hours after an emergency entry in their absence) or for entering to make repairs the tenant requested in writing (that permission lasts 7 days).	ORS 90.322
Pennsylvania	No statute; follow the lease.	—
South Carolina	At least 24 hours' notice and entry only at reasonable times. Exceptions: emergencies; regularly scheduled services (filters, pest treatment) 9 a.m.-6 p.m. if conspicuously written in the lease and announced before entering; tenant-requested services 8 a.m.-8 p.m. after announcing. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant. Tenant may not change locks without permission.	S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-530
South Dakota	Except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable, the landlord must give reasonable notice of intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times. 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable unless the lease sets other notice methods or times. The notice must state the date(s) of entry, a time window during normal business hours, the purpose of entry, and how the tenant can ask to reschedule. The statute sets no specific penalty.	SDCL § 43-32-32
Tennessee	No general advance-notice period; tenant may not unreasonably refuse access. For showing to prospective tenants in the last 30 days of the lease (if the lease allows), 24 hours' notice. Emergency entry allowed.	Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-403
Texas	No statute; entry rules come from the lease.	—
Utah	At least 24 hours' notice, unless the rental agreement provides otherwise.	Utah Code § 57-22-4(2)
Virginia	Notice of intent to enter and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where impractical. At least 72 hours' notice for routine maintenance the tenant did not request. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.	Va. Code § 55.1-1229(A)
Washington	At least 2 days' written notice stating the date(s) and time window plus a phone number for objections, and entry only at reasonable times; 1 day's notice to show the unit to buyers or tenants. No notice needed in an emergency or abandonment, or where notice is impracticable. No harassment or excessive showings.	RCW 59.18.150
West Virginia	No entry statute in our verified data — see state page	—
Wyoming	The statute sets no notice period or hours for landlord entry. It only provides that a renter may not unreasonably deny access, refuse entry or withhold consent to entry by the owner, agent or manager to make repairs, inspect the unit, or show it for rent or sale (§ 1-21-1205(a)(iii)); such a violation can support a forcible entry and detainer action (§ 1-21-1002(a)(vi)). Any notice terms must come from the lease.	W.S. 1-21-1205(a)(iii), 1-21-1002(a)(vi)

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Landlord entry notice by state

Rules differ by state. Here is what each state's statute says about notice before a landlord enters, with citations. Data as of 2026-10-21, 34 states verified against official statute text.

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Alaska

Notice rule: The landlord must give the tenant at least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter, except in an emergency or if it is impracticable, and may enter only at reasonable times and with the tenant's consent; the tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent (to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs, supply services, or show the unit to buyers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractors). The landlord may enter without consent in an emergency, and may not abuse access or use it to harass. If the landlord makes an unlawful entry or repeated harassing demands, the tenant can get an injunction or terminate on 10 days' written notice and recover the greater of actual damages or one month's rent, plus court costs and attorney fees (§ 34.03.300(b)).
Source: AS 34.03.140, 34.03.300

Arizona

Notice rule: At least two days' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.
Source: A.R.S. § 33-1343

California

Notice rule: 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable (6 days if mailed); entry only for listed purposes and normally during business hours; emergencies excepted.
Source: Cal. Civ. Code § 1954

Colorado

Notice rule: No entry statute in our verified data — see state page
Source: —

Delaware

Notice rule: At least 48 hours' notice, entry only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; no notice needed for repairs the tenant requested or in an emergency. The tenant may waive the 48-hour notice only for showings to prospective tenants or buyers, in a separate signed addendum or document. Access may not be abused or used to harass.
Source: Del. Code tit. 25, § 5509(b)

District of Columbia

Notice rule: At least 48 hours' written notice (email or text allowed), only for a reasonable purpose such as repairs, inspection or showing the unit, and only between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., not on Sundays or federal holidays, unless the tenant agrees otherwise. No notice needed in an emergency.
Source: D.C. Code § 42-3505.51

Florida

Notice rule: 24 hours' notice for repairs, entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; emergencies excepted.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.53

Georgia

Notice rule: No statute; follow the lease.
Source: —

Illinois

Notice rule: No statewide statute; Chicago RLTO requires 2 days' notice.
Source: —

Iowa

Notice rule: At least 24 hours' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Entry without consent is allowed in an emergency. The tenant may not unreasonably refuse entry to inspect, repair or show the unit; the landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.
Source: Iowa Code § 562A.19

Kansas

Notice rule: Reasonable notice and entry at reasonable hours (no fixed number of hours in the statute), to inspect, repair, supply services or show the unit. Entry without consent is allowed in an extreme hazard involving potential loss of life or severe property damage. The landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.
Source: K.S.A. 58-2557

Kentucky

Notice rule: At least 2 days' notice, except in an emergency or where impracticable (URLTA areas).
Source: KRS 383.615

Louisiana

Notice rule: No entry statute in our verified data — see state page
Source: —

Maine

Notice rule: Reasonable notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable; 24 hours is presumed reasonable. Unlawful, unreasonable or harassing entry lets the tenant recover actual damages or $250, whichever is greater. Any waiver of these rights is void.
Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6025

Maryland

Notice rule: No entry statute in our verified data — see state page
Source: —

Minnesota

Notice rule: Only for a reasonable business purpose and after a good-faith effort to give at least 24 hours' notice specifying a time or window; entry only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. unless agreed. No notice needed when immediate entry is necessary for safety/emergency reasons. The tenant cannot be required to waive the notice right as a condition of the lease.
Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.211, subds. 2-4

Missouri

Notice rule: No entry statute in our verified data — see state page
Source: —

Montana

Notice rule: Except in an emergency or where it is impracticable, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times; the landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. The tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent to entry for inspection, repairs, services or showings. The notice can be given as provided in § 70-24-108 or by conspicuously posting it on the main entry door. Emergency entry needs no consent. If the landlord enters unlawfully or unreasonably, or makes repeated harassing demands, the tenant may get an injunction or terminate the lease, and recover actual damages (§ 70-24-410).
Source: MCA §§ 70-24-312, 70-24-410

Nevada

Notice rule: At least 24 hours' notice, at reasonable times during normal business hours (unless tenant consents otherwise); no notice needed in an emergency.
Source: NRS 118A.330

New York

Notice rule: No general statewide statute; reasonable notice expected. In NYC, HPD rules require 24 hours' notice for inspections and 1 week for non-emergency repairs (28 RCNY 25-101).
Source: —

North Carolina

Notice rule: No statute; follow the lease.
Source: —

North Dakota

Notice rule: The landlord may enter at any time in an emergency, or if the landlord reasonably believes the tenant has abandoned the premises or is in substantial violation of the lease. Otherwise entry is allowed only during reasonable hours and in a reasonable manner, for inspection, necessary or agreed repairs and alterations, supplying services, or showing the unit to buyers, insurers, mortgagees, agents, tenants, workers or contractors. Unless impractical, the landlord must first notify the tenant and obtain consent (not to be unreasonably withheld) that identifies a time certain; consent is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice of entry at a time certain. Notice may be given in person, by posting in a conspicuous place for a reasonable period, or by any method that results in actual notice. The statute sets no fixed number of hours of notice. The landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass or intimidate (§ 47-16-07.3).
Source: N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3

Ohio

Notice rule: 24 hours' notice and reasonable times, except emergencies.
Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.04(A)(8)

Oregon

Notice rule: At least 24 hours' actual notice, at reasonable times; no notice for emergencies (tenant told within 24 hours after an emergency entry in their absence) or for entering to make repairs the tenant requested in writing (that permission lasts 7 days).
Source: ORS 90.322

Pennsylvania

Notice rule: No statute; follow the lease.
Source: —

South Carolina

Notice rule: At least 24 hours' notice and entry only at reasonable times. Exceptions: emergencies; regularly scheduled services (filters, pest treatment) 9 a.m.-6 p.m. if conspicuously written in the lease and announced before entering; tenant-requested services 8 a.m.-8 p.m. after announcing. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant. Tenant may not change locks without permission.
Source: S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-530

South Dakota

Notice rule: Except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable, the landlord must give reasonable notice of intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times. 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable unless the lease sets other notice methods or times. The notice must state the date(s) of entry, a time window during normal business hours, the purpose of entry, and how the tenant can ask to reschedule. The statute sets no specific penalty.
Source: SDCL § 43-32-32

Tennessee

Notice rule: No general advance-notice period; tenant may not unreasonably refuse access. For showing to prospective tenants in the last 30 days of the lease (if the lease allows), 24 hours' notice. Emergency entry allowed.
Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-403

Texas

Notice rule: No statute; entry rules come from the lease.
Source: —

Utah

Notice rule: At least 24 hours' notice, unless the rental agreement provides otherwise.
Source: Utah Code § 57-22-4(2)

Virginia

Notice rule: Notice of intent to enter and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where impractical. At least 72 hours' notice for routine maintenance the tenant did not request. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.
Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1229(A)

Washington

Notice rule: At least 2 days' written notice stating the date(s) and time window plus a phone number for objections, and entry only at reasonable times; 1 day's notice to show the unit to buyers or tenants. No notice needed in an emergency or abandonment, or where notice is impracticable. No harassment or excessive showings.
Source: RCW 59.18.150

West Virginia

Notice rule: No entry statute in our verified data — see state page
Source: —

Wyoming

Notice rule: The statute sets no notice period or hours for landlord entry. It only provides that a renter may not unreasonably deny access, refuse entry or withhold consent to entry by the owner, agent or manager to make repairs, inspect the unit, or show it for rent or sale (§ 1-21-1205(a)(iii)); such a violation can support a forcible entry and detainer action (§ 1-21-1002(a)(vi)). Any notice terms must come from the lease.
Source: W.S. 1-21-1205(a)(iii), 1-21-1002(a)(vi)

State	Notice rule	Source
Alaska	The landlord must give the tenant at least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter, except in an emergency or if it is impracticable, and may enter only at reasonable times and with the tenant's consent; the tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent (to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs, supply services, or show the unit to buyers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractors). The landlord may enter without consent in an emergency, and may not abuse access or use it to harass. If the landlord makes an unlawful entry or repeated harassing demands, the tenant can get an injunction or terminate on 10 days' written notice and recover the greater of actual damages or one month's rent, plus court costs and attorney fees (§ 34.03.300(b)).	AS 34.03.140, 34.03.300
Arizona	At least two days' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.	A.R.S. § 33-1343
California	24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable (6 days if mailed); entry only for listed purposes and normally during business hours; emergencies excepted.	Cal. Civ. Code § 1954
Colorado	No entry statute in our verified data — see state page	—
Delaware	At least 48 hours' notice, entry only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; no notice needed for repairs the tenant requested or in an emergency. The tenant may waive the 48-hour notice only for showings to prospective tenants or buyers, in a separate signed addendum or document. Access may not be abused or used to harass.	Del. Code tit. 25, § 5509(b)
District of Columbia	At least 48 hours' written notice (email or text allowed), only for a reasonable purpose such as repairs, inspection or showing the unit, and only between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., not on Sundays or federal holidays, unless the tenant agrees otherwise. No notice needed in an emergency.	D.C. Code § 42-3505.51
Florida	24 hours' notice for repairs, entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; emergencies excepted.	Fla. Stat. § 83.53
Georgia	No statute; follow the lease.	—
Illinois	No statewide statute; Chicago RLTO requires 2 days' notice.	—
Iowa	At least 24 hours' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Entry without consent is allowed in an emergency. The tenant may not unreasonably refuse entry to inspect, repair or show the unit; the landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.	Iowa Code § 562A.19
Kansas	Reasonable notice and entry at reasonable hours (no fixed number of hours in the statute), to inspect, repair, supply services or show the unit. Entry without consent is allowed in an extreme hazard involving potential loss of life or severe property damage. The landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.	K.S.A. 58-2557
Kentucky	At least 2 days' notice, except in an emergency or where impracticable (URLTA areas).	KRS 383.615
Louisiana	No entry statute in our verified data — see state page	—
Maine	Reasonable notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable; 24 hours is presumed reasonable. Unlawful, unreasonable or harassing entry lets the tenant recover actual damages or $250, whichever is greater. Any waiver of these rights is void.	14 M.R.S. § 6025
Maryland	No entry statute in our verified data — see state page	—
Minnesota	Only for a reasonable business purpose and after a good-faith effort to give at least 24 hours' notice specifying a time or window; entry only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. unless agreed. No notice needed when immediate entry is necessary for safety/emergency reasons. The tenant cannot be required to waive the notice right as a condition of the lease.	Minn. Stat. § 504B.211, subds. 2-4
Missouri	No entry statute in our verified data — see state page	—
Montana	Except in an emergency or where it is impracticable, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times; the landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. The tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent to entry for inspection, repairs, services or showings. The notice can be given as provided in § 70-24-108 or by conspicuously posting it on the main entry door. Emergency entry needs no consent. If the landlord enters unlawfully or unreasonably, or makes repeated harassing demands, the tenant may get an injunction or terminate the lease, and recover actual damages (§ 70-24-410).	MCA §§ 70-24-312, 70-24-410
Nevada	At least 24 hours' notice, at reasonable times during normal business hours (unless tenant consents otherwise); no notice needed in an emergency.	NRS 118A.330
New York	No general statewide statute; reasonable notice expected. In NYC, HPD rules require 24 hours' notice for inspections and 1 week for non-emergency repairs (28 RCNY 25-101).	—
North Carolina	No statute; follow the lease.	—
North Dakota	The landlord may enter at any time in an emergency, or if the landlord reasonably believes the tenant has abandoned the premises or is in substantial violation of the lease. Otherwise entry is allowed only during reasonable hours and in a reasonable manner, for inspection, necessary or agreed repairs and alterations, supplying services, or showing the unit to buyers, insurers, mortgagees, agents, tenants, workers or contractors. Unless impractical, the landlord must first notify the tenant and obtain consent (not to be unreasonably withheld) that identifies a time certain; consent is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice of entry at a time certain. Notice may be given in person, by posting in a conspicuous place for a reasonable period, or by any method that results in actual notice. The statute sets no fixed number of hours of notice. The landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass or intimidate (§ 47-16-07.3).	N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3
Ohio	24 hours' notice and reasonable times, except emergencies.	Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.04(A)(8)
Oregon	At least 24 hours' actual notice, at reasonable times; no notice for emergencies (tenant told within 24 hours after an emergency entry in their absence) or for entering to make repairs the tenant requested in writing (that permission lasts 7 days).	ORS 90.322
Pennsylvania	No statute; follow the lease.	—
South Carolina	At least 24 hours' notice and entry only at reasonable times. Exceptions: emergencies; regularly scheduled services (filters, pest treatment) 9 a.m.-6 p.m. if conspicuously written in the lease and announced before entering; tenant-requested services 8 a.m.-8 p.m. after announcing. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant. Tenant may not change locks without permission.	S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-530
South Dakota	Except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable, the landlord must give reasonable notice of intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times. 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable unless the lease sets other notice methods or times. The notice must state the date(s) of entry, a time window during normal business hours, the purpose of entry, and how the tenant can ask to reschedule. The statute sets no specific penalty.	SDCL § 43-32-32
Tennessee	No general advance-notice period; tenant may not unreasonably refuse access. For showing to prospective tenants in the last 30 days of the lease (if the lease allows), 24 hours' notice. Emergency entry allowed.	Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-403
Texas	No statute; entry rules come from the lease.	—
Utah	At least 24 hours' notice, unless the rental agreement provides otherwise.	Utah Code § 57-22-4(2)
Virginia	Notice of intent to enter and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where impractical. At least 72 hours' notice for routine maintenance the tenant did not request. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.	Va. Code § 55.1-1229(A)
Washington	At least 2 days' written notice stating the date(s) and time window plus a phone number for objections, and entry only at reasonable times; 1 day's notice to show the unit to buyers or tenants. No notice needed in an emergency or abandonment, or where notice is impracticable. No harassment or excessive showings.	RCW 59.18.150
West Virginia	No entry statute in our verified data — see state page	—
Wyoming	The statute sets no notice period or hours for landlord entry. It only provides that a renter may not unreasonably deny access, refuse entry or withhold consent to entry by the owner, agent or manager to make repairs, inspect the unit, or show it for rent or sale (§ 1-21-1205(a)(iii)); such a violation can support a forcible entry and detainer action (§ 1-21-1002(a)(vi)). Any notice terms must come from the lease.	W.S. 1-21-1205(a)(iii), 1-21-1002(a)(vi)

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