New York Notice to enter
How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering a rental in New York?
There is no New York statute setting a general notice period before a landlord enters. RPL article 7 (§§ 220-238): full-text search. Guidance: the Attorney General's guide says a landlord may enter with reasonable prior notice, at a reasonable time and with the tenant's consent, for repairs or services or as the lease allows, and without notice in an emergency.
Verified Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Law art. 7 (full-text search) · last checked 2026-10-23
How this works in New York
There is no New York statute setting a general notice period before a landlord enters. RPL article 7 (§§ 220-238): full-text search. The Attorney General's guide, which is guidance, not statute, says a landlord may enter with reasonable prior notice, at a reasonable time and with the tenant's consent, for repairs or services or as the lease allows, and without notice in an emergency.
Worked example for New York
Example: You need to enter a New York rental. There is no New York statute setting a general notice period before a landlord enters. The Attorney General's guide (guidance, not statute) says a landlord may enter with reasonable prior notice, at a reasonable time and with the tenant's consent, for repairs or services or as the lease allows, and without notice in an emergency.
New York timelines and limits
| State statute notice period | None found in Real Property Law article 7 (§§ 220-238) |
|---|---|
| Attorney General's guide (guidance, not statute) | Enter with reasonable prior notice, at a reasonable time and with the tenant's consent, for repairs or services or as the lease allows; no notice in an emergency |
New York FAQ
Does New York have a statute setting a general notice period before a landlord enters?
There is no New York statute setting a general notice period before a landlord enters. RPL article 7 (§§ 220-238): full-text search.
What does the New York Attorney General's guide say?
That guide is guidance, not statute. It says a landlord may enter with reasonable prior notice, at a reasonable time and with the tenant's consent, for repairs or services or as the lease allows, and without notice in an emergency.
Which New York law was searched?
Real Property Law article 7 (§§ 220-238).
Sources for this section: N.Y. Real Prop. Law art. 7 (full-text search) (checked 2026-10-23)
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