A notice of entry tells a tenant that the landlord or authorized person intends to enter the rental premises for a stated purpose.
It is often required before nonemergency entry into a rented home or unit.
Why a notice of entry matters
Tenants often have exclusive possession and privacy interests, while landlords may need access for repairs, inspections, showings, or emergencies.
Notice rules help balance those interests and reduce disputes over unauthorized entry.
Where a notice of entry appears
Notice of entry appears in residential leases, repair requests, inspections, sale showings, landlord-tenant disputes, and habitability cases.
Required timing, method, and exceptions vary by jurisdiction and lease terms.
How it differs from nearby terms
Notice of entry concerns landlord access to occupied premises. Notice to quit concerns termination or surrender of possession.
Exclusive possession is the tenant’s control of the premises, which notice-of-entry rules can limit in specific situations.
Practical example
A landlord gives written notice that a plumber will enter the apartment on Friday afternoon to repair a leaking sink.
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Quick check
Question: Is notice of entry about access to occupied rental premises?
Answer: Yes. It tells the tenant about intended entry and the stated purpose.