Landlord Entry Rules in New Jersey

New Jersey rules on landlord entry for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.

Short answer: No statute. No N.J.S.A. provision sets a general notice period for landlord entry. State regulations for multiple dwellings (3+ units) require occupants to give the owner access for inspection and needed repairs on reasonable notice, which ordinarily is one day, and immediately in safety… N.J.A.C. 5:10-5.1(c) (regulation); no statute

The rules in New Jersey

Landlord entry notice	No statute. No N.J.S.A. provision sets a general notice period for landlord entry. State regulations for multiple dwellings (3+ units) require occupants to give the owner access for inspection and needed repairs on reasonable notice, which ordinarily is one day, and immediately in safety or structural emergencies. Other entry is governed by the lease. "Multiple dwelling" means a building with 3 or more units (N.J.A.C. 5:10-2.2). Bureau of Housing Inspection inspectors need the occupant's consent to inspect private living quarters, except in emergencies or with a warrant (N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.10(d)). Entering a residence without the occupant's consent, other than through legal eviction process, is unlawful entry and a disorderly persons offense (N.J.S.A. 2A:39-1, https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll/statutes/1/112/1182?f=templates$fn=document-frame.htm$3.0). DCA's Truth in Renting guide (https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_lti/t_i_r.pdf) says no statute or case law requires access for other purposes, such as showings. Source: N.J.A.C. 5:10-5.1(c) (regulation); no statute

Landlord entry notice

No statute. No N.J.S.A. provision sets a general notice period for landlord entry. State regulations for multiple dwellings (3+ units) require occupants to give the owner access for inspection and needed repairs on reasonable notice, which ordinarily is one day, and immediately in safety or structural emergencies. Other entry is governed by the lease.

"Multiple dwelling" means a building with 3 or more units (N.J.A.C. 5:10-2.2). Bureau of Housing Inspection inspectors need the occupant's consent to inspect private living quarters, except in emergencies or with a warrant (N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.10(d)). Entering a residence without the occupant's consent, other than through legal eviction process, is unlawful entry and a disorderly persons offense (N.J.S.A. 2A:39-1, https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll/statutes/1/112/1182?f=templates$fn=document-frame.htm$3.0). DCA's Truth in Renting guide (https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_lti/t_i_r.pdf) says no statute or case law requires access for other purposes, such as showings.

Source: N.J.A.C. 5:10-5.1(c) (regulation); no statute

New Jersey vs. neighboring states

Landlord Entry: New Jersey vs. neighboring states
State	Landlord entry notice
New Jersey	No statute. No N.J.S.A. provision sets a general notice period for landlord entry. State regulations for multiple dwellings (3+ units) require occupants to give the owner access for inspection and needed repairs on reasonable notice, which ordinarily is one day, and immediately in safety or structural emergencies. Other entry is governed by the lease. N.J.A.C. 5:10-5.1(c) (regulation); no statute
Delaware	At least 48 hours' notice, entry only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., except for tenant-requested repairs. Emergency entry allowed at any time. Tenant may waive the 48-hour notice only for showings to prospective tenants or buyers, in a signed addendum. 25 Del. C. § 5509
New York	No statute. Per the NY Attorney General, a landlord may enter with reasonable prior notice at a reasonable time, with consent or as the lease allows (e.g., repairs, inspections, showings); in an emergency, entry without notice or consent is allowed. No statute; NY Attorney General Residential Tenants' Rights Guide
Pennsylvania	No statute. None in the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951

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