Landlord Entry Rules in Alabama
Alabama rules on landlord entry for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: The landlord must give at least two days' notice and may enter only at reasonable times. Posting a note on the tenant's primary entry door that states the time and purpose counts as notice. Ala. Code § 35-9A-303
The rules in Alabama
| Landlord entry notice | The landlord must give at least two days' notice and may enter only at reasonable times. Posting a note on the tenant's primary entry door that states the time and purpose counts as notice. Entry without consent is allowed in an emergency, under a court order, or when the landlord reasonably believes the tenant has abandoned the unit. A tenant who requests repairs is deemed to consent to entry to make them. Additional day's notice is not needed when the landlord gave a general notice or advance schedule of more than two days for repairs, maintenance, pest control, or health and safety service. Source: Ala. Code § 35-9A-303 |
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Alabama vs. neighboring states
| State | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|
| Alabama | The landlord must give at least two days' notice and may enter only at reasonable times. Posting a note on the tenant's primary entry door that states the time and purpose counts as notice. Entry without consent is allowed in an emergency, under a court order, or when the landlord reasonably believes the tenant has abandoned the unit. A tenant who requests repairs is deemed to consent to entry to make them. Ala. Code § 35-9A-303 |
| Florida | For repairs, at least 24 hours' notice and entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. No notice needed in an emergency, if the tenant unreasonably withholds consent, or if the tenant is absent for half the rental period. Landlord may not abuse access to harass the tenant. Fla. Stat. § 83.53 |
| Georgia | No statute. Entry is governed by the lease; if the lease gives no right of entry, the tenant may refuse except in an emergency. Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (DCA, rev. 8-29-24), p. 12 |
| Mississippi | No statute. The Residential Landlord and Tenant Act has no provision on landlord entry or advance notice before entry. Miss. Code Ann. §§ 89-8-1 to 89-8-45 (no entry provision) |
| Tennessee | No general advance-notice requirement. In URLTA counties, the tenant may not unreasonably refuse consent to entry to inspect, repair, supply services, or show the unit. The landlord may enter without consent in an emergency, or when utilities are off through no fault of the landlord. Otherwise the landlord may enter only by court order, if the unit is abandoned or surrendered, if the tenant is deceased, incapacitated or incarcerated, or as the statute otherwise allows. Showings to prospective tenants in the final 30 days of the lease are allowed only if the lease provides for them and 24 hours' notice is given. The landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. Non-URLTA counties: no statute; the lease governs entry. T.C.A. 66-28-403; ch. 66-7 (checked) |
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Landlord Entry Rules in Alabama FAQ
Can a landlord enter without notice in Alabama?
The landlord must give at least two days' notice and may enter only at reasonable times. Posting a note on the tenant's primary entry door that states the time and purpose counts as notice. Entry without consent is allowed in an emergency, under a court order, or when the landlord reasonably believes the tenant has abandoned the unit. A tenant who requests repairs is deemed to consent to entry to make them. (Ala. Code § 35-9A-303)
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