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How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering a rental in New York?

Short answer

Entry only with reasonable prior notice (no statutory day count)

Landlords may enter with reasonable prior notice, at a reasonable time, and with the tenant's consent for repairs/services or per the lease; no fixed number of days is stated.

"A landlord, however, may enter a tenant’s apartment with reasonable prior notice, and at a reasonable time, and with the tenant’s consent, either to provide routine or agreed upon repairs or services, or in accordance with the lease."
ag.ny.gov

Source: ag.ny.gov · Last verified 2026-10-20 · Confidence: medium · Full rule details

New York rules on this topic

Entry only with reasonable prior notice (no statutory day count) Verified

Deadline: Ongoing requirement with no fixed date

Landlords may enter with reasonable prior notice, at a reasonable time, and with the tenant's consent for repairs/services or per the lease; no fixed number of days is stated.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: New York · Topic: Notice before entry

Who it covers: Emergencies excepted.

"A landlord, however, may enter a tenant’s apartment with reasonable prior notice, and at a reasonable time, and with the tenant’s consent, either to provide routine or agreed upon repairs or services, or in accordance with the lease."
ag.ny.gov

Notes: No statewide day-count found in official sources reviewed.

Last verified 2026-10-20 · Confidence: medium · Status: verified · Report a correction

Local rules in New York

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