| Location | Notice before filing for unpaid rent | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 7 business days' written notice stating the rent and late fees owed. If the tenant does not pay within those 7 business days, the rental agreement ends. A tenant may cure a breach no more than two times in any 12 months unless the landlord agrees in writing.Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(b), (d) | At least 2 days' notice of the landlord's intent to enter, and entry only at reasonable times. Posting a note on the main entry door counts as notice. No notice is needed in an emergency, under a court order, or when the tenant has asked for the repair being made.Ala. Code § 35-9A-303 |
| Alaska | 7 days' written notice of nonpayment. If the tenant does not pay the rent in full within 7 days, the tenancy ends and the landlord can seek possession. The landlord may accept a partial payment and extend the eviction date.AS 34.03.220(b) | At least 24 hours' notice, with entry only at reasonable times. No notice is needed in an emergency or when notice is impracticable.AS 34.03.140 |
| Arizona | 5 days' written notice to pay or the lease will be terminated. Before an eviction (special detainer) case is filed, the lease is reinstated if the tenant pays all past-due rent plus a reasonable late fee set out in a written lease. After filing, the tenant must also pay attorney fees and court costs. Tenants may not withhold rent for reasons the law does not allow.A.R.S. § 33-1368(B) | At least 2 days' notice, with entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or when notice is impracticable. A tenant's repair or maintenance request counts as permission to enter for that repair.A.R.S. § 33-1343 |
| Arkansas | If rent is not paid within 5 days of the due date, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement. To file a civil eviction (unlawful detainer) for nonpayment, the landlord must give 3 days' written notice to quit. A separate older statute also makes it a misdemeanor to willfully stay more than 10 days after a written notice to vacate for nonpayment.Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-17-701(b), 18-60-304(3), 18-16-101 | No statute specifying notice; check the lease. The tenant may not unreasonably refuse entry for inspections, repairs, services, investigating possible lease violations or criminal activity, or showing the unit, and may not change the locks without the landlord's permission.Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-602 |
| California | 3 days' written notice to pay or quit, not counting Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays. The notice must state the amount due and the name, phone number and address of the person to pay (or bank account or electronic payment details).Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161(2) | Reasonable written notice stating the date, approximate time and purpose, with entry only during normal business hours. 24 hours is presumed reasonable (6 days if the notice is mailed). No notice is needed in an emergency, if the tenant consents at the time of entry, or after the tenant has moved out.Cal. Civ. Code § 1954 |
| Colorado | 10 days' written notice to pay the rent or give up possession. The period is 5 days for an 'exempt residential agreement' (generally a single-family home rented by a landlord who owns five or fewer) and 3 days for nonresidential or employer-provided housing.C.R.S. § 13-40-104(1)(d) | Not yet verified |
| Connecticut | Rent is not late for eviction purposes until a 9-day grace period has passed (4 days for week-to-week tenancies). Since January 1, 2026, the grace period is extended by 5 days if the landlord's online payment system prevented payment. After that, the landlord must have a proper officer serve a written notice to quit that gives at least 3 days, and the state's Right to Counsel notice must be attached.Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-15a, 47a-23, 47a-75 | The landlord must give reasonable written or oral notice and may enter only at reasonable times. No notice is needed in an emergency. Otherwise, the landlord may enter without the tenant's consent only with a court order, during a long absence the tenant reported, or if the tenant has abandoned the unit.Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-16, 47a-16a |
| Delaware | After the 5-day period before late fees are allowed, the landlord may give a written demand that gives the tenant at least 7 days to pay before filing an eviction case. This replaced the earlier 5-day notice under a 2026 amendment (85 Del. Laws c. 436). If the tenant, or someone paying for them, pays all rent due, the landlord cannot file the case, or cannot continue one already filed.25 Del. C. §§ 5501(d), 5502 | At least 48 hours' notice, with entry only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. No notice is needed for repairs the tenant requested or in an emergency. Tenants may waive the 48-hour notice for showings to prospective tenants or buyers, but only in a separate signed document.25 Del. C. § 5509 |
| District of Columbia | Before filing an eviction case for nonpayment, the landlord must give written notice, with a ledger of the amount owed, at least 10 days before filing. The notice must go by certified or tracked mail and by hand delivery or posting on the door. The statute's required notice wording still mentions 30 days to pay, so ask the Office of the Tenant Advocate (202-719-6560) about any notice you receive. No case can be filed if less than $600 is owed, unpaid late fees can never be the basis for eviction, and tenants can stop a nonpayment eviction by paying everything owed before the scheduled eviction date.D.C. Code § 42-3505.01(a), (a-1) | Except in an emergency, the landlord must give at least 48 hours' written notice (or a shorter period the tenant agrees to in writing) and may enter only for a reasonable purpose. Entry must be between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., not on a Sunday or federal holiday, unless the tenant agrees to another time.D.C. Code § 42-3505.51 |
| Florida | 3-day written notice demanding the rent or possession, not counting Saturdays, Sundays and court-observed legal holidays. The notice may be mailed, hand-delivered, e-mailed if agreed in writing, or left at the residence if the tenant is absent.Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3)-(4) | For repairs, at least 24 hours' notice, with entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The landlord may enter at any time to protect or preserve the premises or in an emergency. Entry for other purposes requires the tenant's consent unless the tenant unreasonably refuses or is away for half the rental period.Fla. Stat. § 83.53 |
| Georgia | Before filing for eviction (dispossessory) for unpaid rent, late fees, utilities or other charges, the landlord must give a written notice to vacate or pay everything owed within 3 business days. The notice must be posted in a sealed envelope on the door and also delivered by any method the lease provides. This rule applies to leases entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2024.O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(c)-(d) | No statute specifying notice; check the lease. According to the state's Landlord-Tenant Handbook, if the lease gives the landlord no right of entry, the tenant may refuse entry except in an emergency.Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (DCA) |
| Hawaii | Ordinarily, the landlord must give a written notice of at least 5 business days to pay or have the lease terminated. During the Act 278 pilot (February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2028), the landlord must give a 10-day notice that tells the tenant they can request free mediation and must file it with Mediation Centers of Hawai'i. The tenant has 10 calendar days to request mediation. If mediation is requested and no agreement is reached, the landlord cannot file for eviction until 20 days after the tenant received the notice.HRS § 521-68; Act 278, SLH 2025 | Except in an emergency, at least 2 days' notice, with entry only at reasonable hours. Allowed purposes include inspections, repairs and showing the unit.HRS § 521-53 |
| Idaho | 3 days' written notice demanding payment of the stated amount due or possession. The notice must also say that a residential tenant will have 72 hours after a judgment to remove belongings. For the landlord to recover attorney fees, the notice must say that fees go to the winning party.Idaho Code §§ 6-303(2), 6-324 | No statute sets a notice period; check the lease. The Attorney General's manual advises that if the lease is silent, the landlord should tell the tenant why entry is needed and the two should agree on a reasonable time and manner.Idaho Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Manual |
| Illinois | Written demand giving at least 5 days after service to pay the rent due, or the lease ends. To keep partial payments from cancelling the notice, it must prominently state that only FULL PAYMENT of the rent demanded will stop the landlord from ending the lease, unless the landlord agrees in writing to accept a partial payment.735 ILCS 5/9-209 | No statewide statute; check the lease. No notice is needed for emergency repairs. Local ordinances require 2 days' notice in Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park and suburban Cook County, and 24 hours' notice in Urbana.No state statute; local ordinances |
| Indiana | At least 10 days' notice before the landlord can end the lease for unpaid rent, unless the parties agreed otherwise. The landlord cannot end the lease if the tenant pays the rent in full before the notice period runs out.Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6 | The landlord must give reasonable written or oral notice and may enter only at reasonable times. No notice is needed in an emergency threatening occupants or the property. A landlord may not use entry to harass the tenant, and the tenant may not unreasonably refuse entry for inspections, repairs or showings.Ind. Code § 32-31-5-6 |
| Iowa | 3 days' written notice of nonpayment stating that the lease will end if rent is not paid within that time. For other material lease violations, the notice period is 7 days to fix the problem.Iowa Code § 562A.27(1)–(2) | At least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter, and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or when notice is impracticable. A landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant.Iowa Code § 562A.19 |
| Kansas | 3 days' written notice to pay or the lease will be terminated, counted as three straight 24-hour periods from hand delivery or posting. If the notice is mailed, the tenant gets 2 more days. For other material lease violations, the landlord must give 14 days to fix the problem, with termination at least 30 days after notice.K.S.A. 58-2564(a)–(b) | The landlord may enter at reasonable hours after reasonable notice, which the statute does not define. Kansas Legal Services says this is often 24 hours. No consent is needed for an extreme hazard involving possible loss of life or severe property damage, and a landlord may not use entry to harass the tenant.K.S.A. 58-2557 |
| Kentucky | In URLTA areas: 7 days' written notice to pay the rent in full or the lease ends. Outside URLTA areas, no statute sets a pay-or-quit period; the lease controls, and if it is silent, Kentucky Justice Online says the tenant gets 30 days from the notice to move. A court eviction (forcible detainer) is required either way.KRS 383.660(2) | In URLTA areas: at least 2 days' notice before entry, and only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or when notice is impracticable. Outside URLTA areas, no statute sets a notice period; check the lease.KRS 383.615 |
| Louisiana | Before filing an eviction for nonpayment or any other reason, the landlord must deliver a written notice to vacate that gives the tenant at least 5 days from delivery. A lease can include a written waiver of this notice. If it does, the landlord can file for eviction as soon as the right to occupy ends.La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701 | No statute sets a specific notice period; check your lease. LouisianaLawHelp.org says landlords generally must give reasonable notice before entering, usually considered 24 hours, except in emergencies such as fire, flooding or a gas leak.LouisianaLawHelp.org, Landlord Access To A Rental |
| Maine | If rent is 7 or more days late, the landlord may give 7 days' written notice of termination. The notice must state the amount owed. Paying that amount before the notice expires voids the notice. After it expires, the tenancy is still reinstated if the tenant pays all arrears, current rent and the landlord's filing and service fees before the writ of possession issues. A written assurance of payment from General Assistance counts as payment.14 M.R.S. § 6002 | Except in an emergency or when it is impracticable, the landlord must give reasonable notice and enter only at reasonable times. 24 hours is presumed reasonable. A tenant may recover actual damages or $250, whichever is greater, for an unlawful or harassing entry, and this right cannot be waived.14 M.R.S. § 6025 |
| Maryland | Before filing a failure-to-pay-rent case, the landlord must give a written notice of intent to file, on the Maryland Judiciary's form, that gives the tenant 10 days to cure. The notice can be sent by first-class mail with a certificate of mailing, posted on the door, or sent electronically if the tenant chose that. Subsidized tenants may be entitled to longer notice.Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-401(c) | According to the state's Tenants' Bill of Rights, landlords must give at least 24 hours' written notice before entering for inspections or repairs and may enter only Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., except in an emergency. A tenant can give written permission for entry on shorter notice. Leases and local laws may add more rules.Maryland Tenants' Bill of Rights (effective Oct. 1, 2026) |
| Massachusetts | 14 days' written notice to quit for nonpayment. A tenant at will who has not had a nonpayment notice in the past 12 months can stop the termination by paying all rent due within 10 days of receiving the notice. A tenant with a lease can cure by paying all rent due, with interest and costs, by the day the answer is due in the eviction case.M.G.L. c. 186, §§ 11, 12 | A lease may allow entry only to inspect, make repairs, or show the unit to prospective tenants, buyers or lenders. The landlord may also enter under a court order, if the unit appears abandoned, or to inspect for damage in the last 30 days of the tenancy. MassLegalHelp advises that the landlord must notify you first, even for repairs.M.G.L. c. 186, § 15B(1)(a) |
| Michigan | 7 days after service of a written demand for possession for nonpayment of rent, the landlord may file to recover possession in court. Rent due does not include accelerated rent owed for breaking the lease.MCL 600.5714(1)(a) | Michigan Legal Help says a landlord cannot enter without your permission except in an emergency, and should give notice a reasonable time before entering to make repairs. Check your lease for any specific entry terms.Michigan Legal Help, Tenant Rights and Responsibilities |
| Minnesota | Before filing an eviction for unpaid rent or fees, the landlord must deliver a 14-day written notice, in person or by first-class mail. The notice must show the total owed with an itemized accounting, say who receives payment, and include statutory statements about legal aid (LawHelpMN.org) and emergency financial help (county/Tribal offices, MNbenefits, 211). The landlord can file only if the tenant does not pay or move out within 14 days, or longer if a local law requires. Courts dismiss cases filed without the notice.Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, subd. 1a | A landlord may enter only for a reasonable business purpose and after a good-faith effort to give at least 24 hours' notice. The notice must state a time or time window, and entry is allowed only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. unless the tenant agrees otherwise. Entry without notice is allowed in certain emergencies, with a written notice left afterward if the tenant was not home. Violations can bring a penalty of up to $500 per violation, and tenants cannot be required to waive these rights.Minn. Stat. § 504B.211 |
| Mississippi | 3 days' written notice demanding payment of rent or possession before the landlord can seek eviction. Notice by email or text counts only if the tenant agreed in writing to that method.Miss. Code Ann. § 89-7-27 | No statute sets an entry-notice period; according to Mississippi legal services, a landlord may enter only if the lease reserves that right. Check the lease. |
| Missouri | No written notice period is required. The landlord only has to have demanded the rent and not been paid, and can then file a rent-and-possession lawsuit right away; the 441.060 termination notice is not required.RSMo § 535.020 | Missouri's landlord-tenant chapter has no section setting a notice period for landlord entry, so check the lease. Legal aid notes that a landlord entering without permission can violate the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment.RSMo ch. 441 |
| Montana | 3 days' written notice of nonpayment. If the tenant does not pay within 3 days, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement.MCA 70-24-422 | At least 24 hours' notice, and entry only at reasonable times. Notice can be given to the tenant directly or posted on the main entry door. No notice is needed in an emergency or when giving notice is impractical.MCA 70-24-312 |
| Nebraska | 7 calendar days' written notice of nonpayment, stating that the landlord intends to terminate if rent is not paid within that time. If the tenant pays in full within the 7 days, the landlord cannot terminate for that nonpayment.Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431(2) | At least 24 hours' written notice, given to each unit, stating the purpose of entry and a reasonable time window. Entry is allowed only at reasonable times. No notice is needed in an emergency or when notice is impracticable (written-notice rule added by LB320 in 2021).Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423 |
| Nevada | 7 judicial days' written notice to pay rent or surrender the premises (a 4-day option applies to weekly tenancies under 45 days old). The notice must tell the tenant they can contest the eviction by filing an affidavit with the court within the notice period; if they do, the landlord cannot lock them out.NRS 40.2512, 40.253 | At least 24 hours' notice, and entry only at reasonable times during normal business hours, unless the tenant agrees to shorter notice or other hours for that entry. No notice is needed in an emergency.NRS 118A.330 |
| New Hampshire | 7 days' written eviction notice for nonpayment of rent after demand. The notice must state the reason specifically and tell the tenant of any right to avoid eviction by paying the arrears and liquidated damages under RSA 540:9.RSA 540:3, II-IV; RSA 540:2, II(a) | A landlord may not enter without the tenant's prior consent, except for emergency repairs or with a court order. Tenants may not unreasonably refuse access for repairs at a reasonable time after notice that is adequate under the circumstances. No fixed number of hours is set, except 48 hours' written notice to check for bed bugs from a neighboring unit.RSA 540-A:3, IV-V-d |
| New Jersey | State law does not require a notice to quit before a landlord files an eviction for nonpayment of rent; the landlord can file in court right away. A court judgment is still required before a tenant can be removed. Other grounds require advance written notice (for example, 3 days or 1 month depending on the cause).N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.2 | In general, a landlord may not enter without the tenant's consent or a court judgment. For buildings with three or more units, state housing regulations require tenants to allow entry for inspection and maintenance after reasonable notice, which is normally one day; immediate access is allowed in safety or structural emergencies.N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.2; N.J.S.A. 2A:39-1 |
| New Mexico | 3 days' written notice of nonpayment and of the landlord's intent to end the rental agreement. Paying the full amount due within the 3 days, in the way the notice states, bars an eviction for nonpayment. A 2025 bill to extend this to 10 days (HB 462) did not pass.NMSA 1978, § 47-8-33(D) | 24 hours' written notice stating the purpose of entry, the date and an estimated time frame, unless the landlord and tenant agree otherwise. No notice is needed in an emergency, for repairs within 7 days of the tenant's request, or when the landlord is with a public inspector or a utility representative.NMSA 1978, § 47-8-24 |
| New York | Before starting a nonpayment case, the landlord must make a written rent demand that gives at least 14 days' notice to pay the rent or give up possession.N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2) | No statute sets a specific number of hours. The Attorney General's guide says a landlord may enter with reasonable prior notice, at a reasonable time and with the tenant's consent, for repairs or services or as the lease allows. In an emergency such as a fire or leak, the landlord may enter without notice.NY Attorney General, Residential Tenants' Rights Guide |
| North Carolina | For a nonpayment eviction, the landlord must demand all past-due rent and wait 10 days. The lease is forfeited only if the rent is still unpaid after those 10 days.N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-3 | Not yet verified |
| North Dakota | Eviction is allowed when a tenant fails to pay rent for three days after it is due. The landlord must first give three days' written notice of intention to evict before filing.N.D. Cent. Code §§ 47-32-01(4), 47-32-02 | Except in emergencies or certain other cases, the landlord may enter only at reasonable hours. Unless it is impractical, the landlord must first notify the tenant and get consent for a specific time. Consent is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice. No set number of hours is specified.N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.3 |
| Ohio | Before filing an eviction, the landlord must give a written notice to leave the premises at least three days in advance. The notice must include specific statutory language advising the tenant to seek legal help.Ohio Rev. Code § 1923.04 | Except in emergencies or when impracticable, the landlord must give reasonable notice of intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times. 24 hours is presumed reasonable.Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.04(A)(8) |
| Oklahoma | The landlord may end the rental agreement if the tenant does not pay within 5 days after written notice demanding payment. That demand also counts as the demand for possession.41 Okla. Stat. § 131(B) | Except in emergencies or when impracticable, the landlord must give at least one day's notice of intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times.41 Okla. Stat. § 128(C) |
| Oregon | For month-to-month and most other tenancies, the landlord must give either 10 days' written notice (served no sooner than the 8th day of the rental period) or 13 days' notice (served no sooner than the 5th day). Week-to-week tenancies get 72 hours' notice. The notice must state the amount owed and the deadline to pay, and a rental-assistance notice is also required (ORS 90.395).ORS 90.394 | Except in emergencies or other listed situations, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' actual notice and enter only at reasonable times. The tenant may deny consent after receiving notice.ORS 90.322(1)(f) |
| Pennsylvania | For nonpayment of rent, the landlord's written notice to quit must give the tenant 10 days to move out.Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, § 501(b) | The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 contains no provision setting a notice period for landlord entry. Check your lease.Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (no entry provision) |
| Rhode Island | Once rent is 15 days late, the landlord must mail a written demand giving the tenant 5 days to pay. An eviction can be filed no earlier than the 6th day after mailing.R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 | Except in emergencies or when impracticable, the landlord must give at least two days' notice and enter only at reasonable times.R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-26(c) |
| South Carolina | If rent is not paid within 5 days of the due date, the landlord may end the lease after giving written notice; a conspicuous written notice in the lease can satisfy this requirement (and carries over to a month-to-month tenancy after the original term).S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710 | Generally at least 24 hours' notice and entry only at reasonable times. Exceptions: announced regularly scheduled services between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., tenant-requested services between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and emergencies.S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-530 |
| South Dakota | An eviction (forcible entry and detainer) case can be filed once a tenant fails to pay rent for 3 days after it is due. SB 90 (2024) repealed the former notice-to-quit section, SDCL 21-16-2, so check your lease for any notice it promises. The tenant must answer the court summons within 5 days of service.SDCL 21-16-1(4), 21-16-7; SL 2024, ch 75 | Reasonable notice is required except in an emergency or when notice is impracticable. 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable unless the lease sets another method. The notice must give the date(s), a time window during normal business hours, the purpose, and a way for the tenant to ask to reschedule.SDCL 43-32-32 |
| Tennessee | In URLTA counties, the landlord must give written notice, and the lease ends if the unpaid rent is not paid within 14 days after the tenant receives it. A repeat breach within 6 months allows termination on 7 days' written notice. If the lease waives notice, the landlord may file for nonpayment right away, but the tenant keeps any grace period under § 66-28-201.Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-505 | No general advance-notice period. Tenants may not unreasonably refuse entry for inspections, repairs, or showings, and the landlord may enter without consent in an emergency. During the last 30 days of a lease, the landlord may show the unit only if the lease allows it and the tenant gets at least 24 hours' notice. These rules apply in URLTA counties.Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-403 |
| Texas | At least 3 days' written notice before filing an eviction suit, unless the written lease sets a shorter or longer period. As amended by SB 38 (effective January 1, 2026), if the tenant is being evicted only for nonpayment and was not late before that month, the notice must be a 'notice to pay rent or vacate.'Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005(a) (as amended by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., Ch. 960 (S.B. 38), eff. Jan. 1, 2026) | No statute specifying notice before a landlord enters; check the lease.Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92 (no entry-notice provision) |
| Utah | 3 business days' written notice to pay the rent and other amounts due or move out. Weekends and court holidays are not counted. The notice may be served any time after rent is due.Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(c) | Unless the rental agreement provides otherwise, at least 24 hours' notice before the landlord enters the unit.Utah Code 57-22-4(2) |
| Vermont | At least 14 days' actual notice of the date the tenancy will end. The tenancy does not end if the tenant pays or offers the rent due through the end of the rental period in which payment is made.9 V.S.A. § 4467(a) | At least 48 hours' notice, and entry only between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., to inspect, make repairs, supply agreed services or show the unit. Entry with the tenant's consent is allowed, and the tenant may not unreasonably refuse it. Entry without consent or notice is allowed only if the landlord reasonably believes there is imminent danger to a person or property.9 V.S.A. § 4460 |
| Virginia | 14 days' written notice to pay before the landlord can end the lease and file an unlawful detainer (eviction) case. This took effect July 1, 2026, replacing the old 5-day notice. The same 14 days applies to bounced checks and rejected electronic payments.Va. Code § 55.1-1245(F) (as amended 2026) | At least 72 hours' notice before routine maintenance the tenant did not ask for, and the work must be done within 14 days of the notice. For other entries, the landlord must give notice and come at reasonable times unless that is impractical. No notice is needed for maintenance the tenant requested, and no consent is needed in an emergency.Va. Code § 55.1-1229(A)(4) |
| Washington | 14-day written pay-or-vacate notice in the form set by statute. It must itemize the rent, utilities and other recurring charges owed, and it must list legal aid resources, including the Eviction Defense Screening Line.RCW 59.18.057 | At least 2 days' written notice before entering, stating the date and the time or time window. For showings to prospective tenants or buyers, 1 day's notice is required. No notice is needed in an emergency or when notice is impracticable.RCW 59.18.150 |
| West Virginia | No pre-filing notice is required by statute; the landlord may petition the magistrate court when rent is in arrears. The hearing is set 5 to 10 judicial days after filing, and the tenant may file a written defense within 5 days after receiving notice.W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1 | No statute specifying notice; check the lease.W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6 |
| Wisconsin | Month-to-month tenants can be given a written 14-day notice to vacate, with no chance to pay. Tenants on a lease must first get a written 5-day notice to pay or move out. If they pay and are late again within 12 months, the landlord can give a 14-day notice with no chance to pay.Wis. Stat. § 704.17 | At least 12 hours' advance notice before entering, except in emergencies, unless the tenant allows entry on shorter notice or the lease sets a different timeline.Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(2)(a)2; Wis. Stat. § 704.05 |
| Wyoming | Eviction may begin after rent is 3 days past due. The landlord must serve a written notice to quit at least 3 days before filing the action.W.S. 1-21-1002, 1-21-1003 | No statute specifying notice; check the lease. Renters may not unreasonably refuse the owner access to make repairs, inspect, or show the unit.W.S. 1-21-1205(a)(iii) |
Eviction notice periods by state
The notice a landlord generally must give before filing an eviction case for unpaid rent, plus landlord entry rules, with a link to each state’s law. Only a court can order you to leave.
How to use this table: each entry summarizes the statewide rule for most private rentals and links to the law. City or county rules, subsidized housing, and your lease can change the answer. This is general information, not legal advice.
U.S. territories are not included. For Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa, see each territory’s resource page and contact local legal aid.
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