Massachusetts · Landlord entry

Massachusetts landlord entry notice

Massachusetts law sets no fixed notice period before a landlord enters.

The rule

Notice before entry
No fixed period
The rule
Entry is allowed only to inspect, repair or show the unit, by court order, or if the unit appears abandoned. The statute sets no notice period.

Law: M.G.L. c. 186, § 15B(1)(a)

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section.