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Notice before entry
Advance notice a landlord must give before entering an occupied unit for inspections or repairs.
| Where | Rule | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Entry by advance arrangement for listed purposes (no fixed notice period) | Ongoing requirement with no fixed date | verified, high confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| New York | Entry only with reasonable prior notice (no statutory day count) | Ongoing requirement with no fixed date | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| New Jersey | One day's notice for code-required inspections/repairs (multiple dwellings) | Before entering to inspect or make code-required repairs (at least 1 day before) | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| New York City, NY | Entry with advance written notice, weekdays 9am-5pm (non-emergency) | Before non-emergency access for inspection/repairs; HPD guide gives no fixed day count | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
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