Notice of Entry Generator

Written notice to a tenant of the date, time window and reason for entering the unit.

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General-purpose template. Not reviewed for your state's specific requirements.

How it works

Three steps from blank form to a document you can sign.

  1. Fill the guided form

    Answer plain-language questions about the property, the people and the terms.

  2. Preview for free

    Review your document before paying anything.

  3. Download Word and PDF

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What a Notice of Entry is

A notice of entry tells a tenant that the landlord, or someone acting for the landlord, plans to enter the rental. It gives the reason - repairs, an inspection, a showing to prospects, an emergency or another purpose you describe - the date, and the time window for the entry.

The notice LeaseCraft builds also says how the tenant can object or ask to reschedule, states that the entry is only for the purpose given and that the premises will be left secured, and records how the notice was delivered. A certificate of delivery at the end lets you record when and how a copy reached the tenant.

Many states require advance notice before a non-emergency entry and limit entry to reasonable times, and leases often add their own rules. The required notice period differs by state, so check yours before you choose the entry date.

When to use it

  • You need to enter for repairs or routine maintenance.
  • You are inspecting the unit or checking smoke detectors.
  • You are showing the unit to prospective tenants or buyers.
  • You want a written record that the tenant was told in advance.

What to have ready

You will need answers to these 9 required questions, spread over 4 steps. The questionnaire also has optional questions, and some answers lead to follow-ups. Your answers are kept in this browser for 24 hours, so you can come back and finish (how saving works).

  1. Landlord
    • Who is the landlord?
    • What is the landlord's mailing address?
  2. Tenant
    • Tenant name?
    • Unit address?
  3. Entry details
    • Date of this notice?
    • Date of entry?
    • Time of entry (an exact time, or the earliest and latest time)?
    • Reason for entry?
  4. State
    • Which state is this document for?

What your Notice of Entry includes

  • Landlord, tenant, property and delivery method
  • Reason for entry
  • Entry date and time window
  • How to object or reschedule
  • Landlord signature
  • Certificate of delivery

Why build it from your answers?

A blank form leaves you to work out what belongs on each line. The wizard asks for the facts your Notice of Entry needs, builds the document from your answers, and lets you check the preview before you unlock the editable Word and PDF files. The preview is free, and the files come with a LeaseCraft membership ($2.99/month or $19.99/year).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this document type.

  • It depends on your state and your lease. Many states require advance written notice for non-emergency entry. Check the rule where the property is before you set the entry date.

  • The notice tells the tenant how to object or ask to reschedule, using the contact details you enter. Agreeing a time in advance avoids disputes about access.

  • Emergency entry rules differ by state, and many allow entry without advance notice in a real emergency. Emergency is one of the purposes you can select if you want a written record afterwards.

  • The tenant's name and the property, the reason for entry, the date and time window, who to contact to reschedule, and how the notice was delivered. The certificate of delivery records when and how the tenant received it.

  • Yes. Every document you unlock downloads as a PDF and an editable Word (DOCX) file.

  • Yes. You can correct key details on the preview page up to 3 times in the first 24 hours after unlocking, and you can edit the Word (DOCX) file yourself at any time.

  • No — LeaseCraft provides professional DIY documents. Consult an attorney for complex situations.

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