What is a landlord notice of entry?
A landlord gives a tenant advance written notice of entry for repairs, an inspection, a viewing or a contractor visit — the date, time window, who is coming and why — and the tenant acknowledges it. Start from this template in FileIt eSignature: fill in the blanks, add the people who sign, and send it. Everyone signs online and the signed PDF is filed in your vault.
What you fill in
12 blanks, then the name and email of each person who signs: landlord, tenant.
1 The tenancy
- Date of this notice*
- Landlord or managing agent*
- Tenant name(s)*
- Address of the rented property*
2 The visit
- Date of entry*
- Time window*
- Reason for entry* to carry out repairs or maintenance · to carry out a routine inspection of the condition of the Property · to show the Property to prospective tenants · to show the Property to prospective buyers, lenders or valuers · to carry out a safety check, such as a gas, electrical, smoke alarm or fire safety inspection · to carry out pest control treatment · to read meters or service appliances
- Details of the work or visit (optional)
- Who will enter*
- Does the tenant need to be there?* The Tenant does not need to be present. If no one is home, entry will be made with the Landlord's key and the Property will be locked on leaving. · The Landlord asks that the Tenant or another adult be present, if possible. If no one is home, entry will be made with the Landlord's key and the Property will be locked on leaving. · Entry will be made only if the Tenant or another adult is present.
- What the tenant should do beforehand (optional)
- Contact to rearrange*
3 Who signs
- Landlord signature and date · The landlord or the managing agent giving notice.
- Tenant signature and date · The tenant who receives the notice and acknowledges it.
What the landlord notice of entry covers
- Planned entry
- How entry will be made
- Rearranging
- Legal requirements
- Tenant's acknowledgement
Sign it online in minutes
- Fill in the blanks. Names, dates and amounts go straight into the agreement — the preview shows exactly where.
- Name who signs. Tick “This is me” for your own part. FileIt builds the PDF with every signature, date box on the right line, and you can check or move anything before sending.
- Send it. Each signer gets a secure link and signs from any device — no account needed. The signed PDF, with an audit trail and a Certificate of Completion, is filed in your vault and emailed to everyone.