no statewide rule entry notice.
Massachusetts has no statute setting a specific number of hours of entry notice. Entry rights are governed by the lease, which may only allow entry for inspection, repairs, or showings.
What this means for you: Your lease controls. Without a lease clause permitting entry, a landlord generally has no right to enter except in an emergency.
Your next step: Read your lease's entry clause. Object in writing to entries that fall outside what the lease allows.
Source: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B(1)(a) (entry terms in lease). Reviewed 2026-06-16.
More Massachusetts rights: Massachusetts security deposit · Massachusetts eviction · Massachusetts repairs · Massachusetts rent increase.
Entry notice in nearby states: New Hampshire (no statewide rule entry notice) · Rhode Island (48 hours entry notice) · Connecticut (no statewide rule entry notice) · New York (no statewide rule entry notice) · Vermont (48 hours entry notice).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026