New York Eviction Notice
Create a free New York eviction notice with the state's required notice periods built in. Pick the notice type, fill in the details, and download a PDF.
New York notice periods
Nonpayment: 14 days · Lease violation (cure): 10 days · No-cause termination: 30 days.
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⚠ New York requires a 14-day notice for a notice to pay rent or quit; the count runs from the date of SERVICE, and some states exclude weekends/holidays — verify before relying on a date. RPAPL § 711(2) requires a written demand for the rent with at least 14 days' notice to pay or surrender possession before a nonpayment proceeding may be commenced (verified against the primary statute on nysenate.gov: 'a written demand of the rent has been made with at least fourteen days' notice'). This was expanded from the old 3-day demand by the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA). Days are calendar days. In NYC and Good Cause opt-in localities, the 14-day demand must append the RPL § 231-c "Good Cause Eviction Law Notice." The demand must itemize the months and amounts of rent owed.
Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (New York)
NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
Date of Notice: ________________
From (Landlord/Agent): [LANDLORD/AGENT NAME], [LANDLORD ADDRESS]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)], Tenant(s) in possession of: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that rent is now due and unpaid in the amount of $________. This amount is for unpaid RENT only and excludes late fees, utilities, and other charges unless your state and lease allow them.
You are required to PAY the full amount of rent due within 14 days after this notice is served on you, OR to vacate and surrender possession of the property. Payment must be made to [LANDLORD/AGENT NAME] at [LANDLORD ADDRESS], by cash, check, or money order. If you mail payment, it must be RECEIVED by the deadline.
If you do not comply with this notice within the time stated, the landlord may begin legal proceedings to recover possession of the property under N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law (RPAPL) § 711; N.Y. Real Property Law (RPL) §§ 226-c, 232-a, 232-b, 231-c.
Only a court can order you to move out. The landlord may NOT lock you out, remove your belongings, or shut off your utilities; doing so is illegal.
This notice is given without waiving, and the landlord expressly reserves, all other rights and remedies, including the right to recover unpaid rent and damages.
How this notice may be served: Pre-suit notices (14-day rent demand, notice to cure, notice of termination) must be served in the manner prescribed by RPAPL § 735: (1) personal delivery to the tenant; or (2) if personal delivery cannot reasonably be made, "conspicuous place" service (affixing to the door / substituted service on a person of suitable age and discretion) PLUS mailing by both registered/certified mail AND regular first-class mail. A 14-day rent demand may also be served orally only in very limited circumstances, but written service per § 735 is standard practice. Proof of service must be filed.
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[LANDLORD/AGENT NAME] — Landlord / Authorized Agent
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]
Date: ________________
PROOF OF SERVICE
I served this notice on the tenant(s) on ____________ (date).
Method of service (use a method permitted in your state — see the service note above):
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ Date: ____________
Signature of person serving the notice
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Self-help template, not legal advice. Notice periods, wording, and service rules vary by state and city. You cannot remove a tenant yourself — serve a proper notice and, if needed, file in court.
New York Eviction Notice Requirements
In New York, a landlord must serve a written notice before filing for eviction under N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law (RPAPL) § 711; N.Y. Real Property Law (RPL) §§ 226-c, 232-a, 232-b, 231-c. The required notice period depends on the reason:
- Nonpayment of rent: 14-day notice to pay or quit. RPAPL § 711(2) requires a written demand for the rent with at least 14 days' notice to pay or surrender possession before a nonpayment proceeding may be commenced (verified against the primary statute on nysenate.gov: 'a written demand of the rent has been made with at least fourteen days' notice'). This was expanded from the old 3-day demand by the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA). Days are calendar days. In NYC and Good Cause opt-in localities, the 14-day demand must append the RPL § 231-c "Good Cause Eviction Law Notice." The demand must itemize the months and amounts of rent owed.
- Curable lease violation: 10-day notice to cure or quit. For a curable breach of a "substantial obligation" of the tenancy, the landlord serves a Notice to Cure giving the tenant at least 10 days to fix the violation (unless the lease grants more time), followed by a separate Notice of Termination if the tenant fails to cure. Separately, RPAPL § 753(4) — as amended by HSTPA 2019 — now gives NYC residential tenants a 30-day post-judgment stay to cure after a court awards possession on a lease-breach holdover (the statute reads 'the court shall grant a thirty day stay'; this was expanded from 10 days). The 10-day pre-suit notice-to-cure period is the operative cure-or-quit deadline.
- No-cause termination (month-to-month): 30-day notice. RPL § 226-c sets tiered minimums for non-renewal/termination of a residential tenancy without cause (verified against the primary statute on nysenate.gov): at least 30 days if the tenant has occupied less than 1 year (and has no 1-year-plus lease), 60 days for 1 to less than 2 years, and 90 days for 2 or more years. For month-to-month tenancies outside NYC, RPL § 232-b is read together with § 226-c. Inside NYC, § 232-a applies alongside § 226-c. Use 30 days as the minimum (short tenancy); longer tenancies require 60 or 90.
Service: Pre-suit notices (14-day rent demand, notice to cure, notice of termination) must be served in the manner prescribed by RPAPL § 735: (1) personal delivery to the tenant; or (2) if personal delivery cannot reasonably be made, "conspicuous place" service (affixing to the door / substituted service on a person of suitable age and discretion) PLUS mailing by both registered/certified mail AND regular first-class mail. A 14-day rent demand may also be served orally only in very limited circumstances, but written service per § 735 is standard practice. Proof of service must be filed.
- Nonpayment: a written 14-day rent demand (RPAPL 711(2)) is required before filing a nonpayment proceeding; HSTPA 2019 raised this from the old 3-day demand. Verified against nysenate.gov.
- Curable lease violations: serve a Notice to Cure giving at least 10 days to fix the breach, then a separate Notice of Termination if uncured, before filing a holdover. Note: the post-judgment cure stay under RPAPL 753(4) is now 30 days (HSTPA 2019).
- No-fault month-to-month termination follows RPL 226-c's tiered notice: 30 days (under 1 yr), 60 days (1-2 yrs), or 90 days (2+ yrs) based on length of occupancy. Verified against nysenate.gov.
- Good Cause Eviction (eff. 4/20/2024) limits no-fault evictions only in NYC and opt-in localities, not statewide (NY AG); covered notices/petitions must include the RPL 231-c Good Cause notice.
- All evictions require a court (holdover or nonpayment) proceeding and a warrant of eviction; self-help/lockouts are illegal. Notices are served per RPAPL 735.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many days notice to evict for nonpayment in New York?
New York requires a 14-day notice to pay rent or quit before a landlord can file for eviction. RPAPL § 711(2) requires a written demand for the rent with at least 14 days' notice to pay or surrender possession before a nonpayment proceeding may be commenced (verified against the primary statute on nysenate.gov: 'a written demand of the rent has been made with at least fourteen days' notice'). This was expanded from the old 3-day demand by the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA). Days are calendar days. In NYC and Good Cause opt-in localities, the 14-day demand must append the RPL § 231-c "Good Cause Eviction Law Notice." The demand must itemize the months and amounts of rent owed.
Can a landlord evict without notice in New York?
No. A written notice is required before filing, and only a court can order a tenant removed. Self-help lockouts are illegal.
Does New York require just cause to evict?
New York does not have a statewide just-cause requirement, though some cities may. A month-to-month tenancy can generally be ended with a 30-day notice.
Disclaimer
This New York eviction notice generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm New York and local requirements before serving, and consult a landlord-tenant attorney for contested cases.