Landlord Entry Rules in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania 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. None in the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951
The rules in Pennsylvania
| Landlord entry notice | No statute. The AG guide says the tenant must give 'reasonable access' for maintenance/repairs or showings under the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment; the lease usually controls. |
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Pennsylvania vs. neighboring states
| State | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | No statute. None in the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 |
| 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 |
| Maryland | Written notice at least 24 hours in advance stating the approximate date/time and specific purpose; entry only 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday, unless the tenant agrees in writing to another time or shorter notice. Permitted purposes include repairs/maintenance, inspections, showing the unit, safety, government-ordered work, and responding to a written tenant request. No notice needed in an emergency. Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-221 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ohio | Reasonable notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable; 24 hours is presumed to be reasonable notice. Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.04(A)(8) |
| West Virginia | No statute W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6 (no entry-notice section) |
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Landlord Entry Rules in Pennsylvania FAQ
Can a landlord enter without notice in Pennsylvania?
No statute. (None in the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951)
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.