CA Civil Code Section 1954(a)(4).
Except as provided in subdivision (e), or as provided in paragraph (2) or (3), the landlord
shall give the tenant reasonable notice in writing of his or her intent to enter and enter
only during normal business hours. The notice shall include the date, approximate time,
and purpose of the entry. The notice may be personally delivered to the tenant, left with
someone of a suitable age and discretion at the premises, or, left on, near, or under the
usual entry door of the premises in a manner in which a reasonable person would
discover the notice. Twenty-four hours shall be presumed to be reasonable notice in
absence of evidence to the contrary. The notice may be mailed to the tenant. Mailing of
the notice at least six days prior to an intended entry is presumed reasonable notice in
the absence of evidence to the contrary
E. No notice of entry is required under this section: 1.
To respond to an emergency.
2.
If the tenant is present and consents to the entry at the time of entry.
3.
After the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the unit.
