Notice of Entry

A Notice of Entry is a formal legal notification informing an occupant of the landlord's or property manager's intention to enter the leased premises for lawful purposes including physical inspections, necessary repairs, lender appraisals, or showings to prospective tenants and buyers.

In California residential tenancies, California Civil Code § 1954 mandates at least 24 hours' written notice stating the date, approximate time window, and lawful purpose during normal business hours (with 48-hour notice required for initial move-out inspections). In commercial real estate, access rights are governed by contractual lease covenants, which typically stipulate 24 to 48 hours' prior written or email notification, reserving immediate entry rights exclusively for genuine emergencies.