Landlord Right of Entry: How Much Notice Are You Owed?

What This Clause Does

Your landlord generally has the right to enter your unit for inspections, repairs, and emergencies, but notice requirements apply. Most jurisdictions require at least 24-48 hours written notice before a non-emergency entry. The right of entry clause sets out these requirements.

Reasonable right-of-entry provisions are standard and not cause for concern. The problem cases are clauses with very short notice requirements, broad definitions of "emergency," or language allowing entry for showing the unit to prospective tenants at any time.

Example Clause Pattern

"Landlord shall provide Tenant with at least [24/48] hours advance written notice before entering the Premises, except in cases of emergency. Entry shall be during normal business hours unless Tenant agrees otherwise."

What to Watch

• Notice period shorter than 24 hours for non-emergency entry
• "Emergency" defined so broadly it includes routine inspections
• Landlord can enter to show the unit to prospective tenants without prior notice
• Entry permitted at any time of day or night

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Found in These Contracts

This clause commonly appears in the following contract types:

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