Maryland Notice of Entry

Since Oct. 1, 2025, Maryland landlords must give written notice at least 24 hours before entering, stating the date, approximate time and purpose, and may enter only 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday unless the tenant agrees otherwise or there is an emergency (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-221). The notice of entry below is preset for Maryland: fill in your details, then print it or save it as a PDF.

State rules last verified: 2026-10-27 · Researched and cited by MakeLease · not yet attorney-reviewed

Maryland rules for a notice of entry

Minimum notice before entry: 24 hours Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-221, 2025 Md. Laws ch. 564 (HB 1076), enacted as § 8-220 and codified as § 8-221
When and how the landlord may enter: Written notice at least 24 hours ahead stating the date, approximate time and specific purpose; entry only 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday unless the tenant agrees otherwise in writing; delivery by first-class mail with certificate of mailing, notice on the door, or electronic delivery if the tenant elects it; no notice in an emergency Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-221, 2025 Md. Laws ch. 564 (HB 1076), enacted as § 8-220 and codified as § 8-221

State

State where the rental is

Since Oct. 1, 2025, Maryland landlords must give written notice at least 24 hours before entering, stating the date, approximate time and purpose, and may enter only 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday unless the tenant agrees otherwise or there is an emergency (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-221). Summary of the cited official source, last checked October 27, 2026; city or county rules can be stricter.

Parties

Landlord or property manager name (required)

Tenant name(s) (required)

Everyone named on the lease. Separate names with commas.

Rental property address and unit (required)

Notice

Date the notice is given (required)

Time the notice is given (optional)

Used only to check the notice period. Leave empty and the check assumes the end of that day.

How the notice is delivered

Some states set a longer period for mailed notice. Read your state's summary above and your lease's notice clause.

Entry

Entry date (required)

Earliest time of entry

Latest time of entry

Give a window that is realistic for the work, during normal daytime hours.

Purpose of entry

Details

Say what will be done, specifically. Required if you chose Other.

Who will enter

The landlord, manager, contractor or agent, by name or company.

Contact

Phone or email for questions or to reschedule

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Notice of Entry

Landlord's notice of intent to enter the rental unit

Date of notice:November 2, 2026

Rental property:123 Maple Street, Unit 4, Springfield

To (tenants):Alex Morgan, Sam Rivera

From (landlord or agent):Jordan Ellis

To Alex Morgan, Sam Rivera and all other occupants:

This is notice that the landlord or the landlord's agent intends to enter the rental unit at 123 Maple Street, Unit 4, Springfield on November 5, 2026 between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Purpose of entry

Repairs or maintenance: Replace the leaking supply line under the kitchen sink and check the cabinet floor for water damage.

Who will enter

Jordan Ellis and a plumber from Northside Plumbing

If the date or time does not work for you, or you have questions, please contact Jordan Ellis at (555) 010-2030 as soon as possible so the entry can be rescheduled.

This notice is given under Maryland law on landlord entry (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-221) and the terms of your lease.

Landlord or agent signature (Jordan Ellis)

Date

Delivery record

This notice was delivered on November 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM by (check one):

[checked] Handed to the tenant in person
[ ] Left at or posted on the unit's door
[ ] Mailed
[ ] Email or text message
[ ] Other method allowed by the lease: ____________________

Person delivering signature

Date

What Maryland requires

Minimum notice before entry

Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-221, 2025 Md. Laws ch. 564 (HB 1076), enacted as § 8-220 and codified as § 8-221 · checked October 27, 2026

When and how the landlord may enter

Written notice at least 24 hours ahead stating the date, approximate time and specific purpose; entry only 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday unless the tenant agrees otherwise in writing; delivery by first-class mail with certificate of mailing, notice on the door, or electronic delivery if the tenant elects it; no notice in an emergency.

Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-221, 2025 Md. Laws ch. 564 (HB 1076), enacted as § 8-220 and codified as § 8-221 · checked October 27, 2026

A notice handed over at 10:00 AM on November 2, 2026 gives 24 hours' notice at 10:00 AM on November 3, 2026. Pick an entry window that starts no earlier than that, during the hours the rule above allows. The form warns you if the window starts too soon.

City and county rules can be stricter than state law, and your lease can require more than the statute does. Use whichever rule gives the tenant more time or protection.