Landlord Entry Rules in New York
New York 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. 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); No statute; NY Attorney General Residential Tenants' Rights Guide
The rules in New York
| Landlord entry notice | 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 specific number of hours' notice is set by statute. |
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New York vs. neighboring states
| State | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Connecticut | Reasonable written or oral notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency. No fixed number of hours in the statute. Without consent, entry only in an emergency, under § 47a-16a (extended absence), by court order, or after abandonment. Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-16, 47a-18a |
| Massachusetts | No set advance-notice period (for example, 24 hours) in the statute. A lease may allow the landlord to enter only to inspect, make repairs, or show the unit to prospective tenants, buyers, or mortgagees; under a court order; if the unit appears abandoned; or within the last 30 days of the tenancy, after either party has given notice to end it, to inspect for damage that could be deducted from the deposit. G.L. c. 186, § 15B(1)(a) |
| 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 |
| Pennsylvania | No statute. None in the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 |
| Vermont | With tenant consent (not to be unreasonably withheld), or between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on at least 48 hours' notice for inspections, repairs, services, or showings. No notice needed if the landlord reasonably believes there is imminent danger to a person or property. 9 V.S.A. 4460 |
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Landlord Entry Rules in New York FAQ
Can a landlord enter without notice in 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)
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