Landlord entering property

[Hindy Smith]

Hi, As the landlords we are trying to arrange access to one of our property's - as we need to carry out a gas check and do a regular inspection.

Our tenant is not taking our calls or responding to our messages. We even dropped a note through the front door asking him to contact us, but heard nothing.

What are our legal rights? Can we just demand entry?

Thanks

[Jason Duryea]

@Hindy Smith you’ll need to check your state and local laws, but most states allow entry for maintenance with at least 24 hr notice.

[Kenneth Garrett]

@Hindy Smith

Typically you need to give them 24 hour notice.  Notice on the door, email, text message or some form of communication.  I prefer something you can document.  Electronic means works or if you put a notice on the door take a picture.  I agree with @Jason Duryea check your state and local law for specific requirements.

[Theresa Harris]

@Hindy Smith  I agree with the others.  Leave a voice mail, post a note on the door with a date and time of inspection (24 hours' notice required in most places) and then come back and enter.

[Hindy Smith]

Thank you Jason, Kenneth and Theresa.

I am from the UK and property is in Wales. I am struggling to find information about the above.