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Landlords must follow notice rules for non‑emergency entry, Felton says
Summary
Felton reviewed statutory limits on landlord entry, advising landlords to include date, time and purpose in notices, offer manageable scheduling options, and document responses; emergencies remain an exception for immediate entry.
Felton reviewed California entry rules and advised landlords to treat access as a scheduling problem unless an emergency exists. She said notice should include date, time and purpose, and that landlords should offer specific alternative windows rather than open‑ended requests. As a sample, she suggested: “We need access to inspect the reported leak. We are proposing Tuesday from 10 and 12 or Wednesday from 2 to 4. Please confirm which window works.”
She cautioned against ultimatums or threats—phrases like "we are coming in whether you like it or not" are counterproductive and legally risky. Felton also instructed landlords to document any emergency entry and the facts that justified it if they enter over tenant objection.
