New York Notice & Entry Laws
New York's implied covenant of quiet enjoyment protects tenants from unauthorized landlord entry statewide.
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
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
Applicable Statutes
Covenant of quiet enjoyment: implied in all residential leases; landlord may not disturb tenant's peaceful possession of the premises.
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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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