New York Notice to Cure or Quit (10-Day)
Create a free New York notice to cure or quit. New York requires a 10-day notice to cure or quit. Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.
New York requirement
New York requires a 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.
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⚠ New York requires a 10-day notice for a notice to cure or quit; the count runs from the date of SERVICE, and some states exclude weekends/holidays — verify before relying on a date. 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.
Notice to Cure or Quit (New York)
NOTICE TO CURE 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 you have violated the lease/rental agreement as follows: [describe the specific lease section and the facts/dates of the violation]. You are required to CORRECT (cure) this violation within 10 days after this notice is served on you, OR to vacate and surrender possession of the property.
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. You cannot remove a tenant yourself — serve a proper notice and, if needed, file in court. Confirm New York and local rules first.
New York Notice to Cure or Quit Rules
A Notice to Cure or Quit is used when a tenant has violated the lease in a way that can be fixed (a "curable" breach), such as an unauthorized pet or occupant. It gives the tenant a set number of days to correct the problem or move out.
New York requires a 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. The notice is served under N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law (RPAPL) § 711; N.Y. Real Property Law (RPL) §§ 226-c, 232-a, 232-b, 231-c.
How to Serve a Notice to Cure or Quit in New York
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. A defective notice or improper service can get an eviction dismissed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days is a New York notice to cure or quit?
New York requires a 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.
What happens after I serve the notice?
If the tenant does not comply by the deadline, you can file an eviction case in New York court. Only a court order, enforced by a sheriff or constable, can remove the tenant.
Can I email or download the notice?
Yes — fill in the form above, then download the PDF or email a copy to yourself. Serve it on the tenant using a method New York allows.
Disclaimer
This New York notice to cure or quit generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm New York and local requirements before serving.
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