New York Notice & Entry Laws
New York's implied covenant of quiet enjoyment protects tenants from unauthorized landlord entry statewide.
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Key Rules
- Notice Required
- Reasonable advance notice required (NYC Admin Code references reasonable notice; 24 hours is the standard in practice)
- Permissible Entry Reasons
- Repairs, inspections, showing unit, emergencies
- Emergency Entry
- Permitted without advance notice for genuine emergencies
- Nyc Specific
- NYC Admin Code specifically protects against unauthorized entry and requires reasonable notice
Applicable Statutes
Covenant of quiet enjoyment: implied in all residential leases; landlord may not disturb tenant's peaceful possession of the premises.
NYC landlord entry: landlord or agents may not enter tenant's dwelling unit without permission, except in emergency or after providing reasonable advance notice.
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