New York Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (14-Day)
Create a free New York notice to pay rent or quit. New York requires a 14-day notice to pay rent or quit. Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.
New York requirement
New York requires a 14-day notice to pay rent 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.
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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. 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 Pay Rent or Quit Rules
A Notice to Pay Rent or Quit is the first step a landlord takes when a tenant has not paid rent. It demands that the tenant pay the full amount owed within the state's required number of days or move out, before the landlord can file for eviction.
New York requires a 14-day notice to pay rent 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. 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 Pay Rent 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 pay rent or quit?
New York requires a 14-day notice to pay rent 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.
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 pay rent 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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