Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

It is reasonable notice depending on the circumstance. There is no statutory law.

Mike.

Under New York State Law, Tenants have a right to privacy in their apartments. The landlord may enter the tenant's apartment at a "reasonable" time and with prior notice in order to

Make repairs

Show the apartment to prospective renters and buyers

Do other activities mentioned in the lease

A landlord may not abuse the limited right of entry or use it to harass a tenant.

What is reasonable? Most jurisdictions deem reasonable to mean "24 hours" notice...but check your lease if you have one for further definitions of "reasonable".

In emergencies the landlord may enter the tenant's apartment without the tenant's consent (example: fire, burst pipes).

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