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New York landlord notices
New York landlord notices are governed mainly by the Real Property Law and the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL). Since 2024, the Good Cause Eviction Law adds a required notice to rent demands, non-renewals and larger rent increases.
Which notice do I need?
What's going on?
- Rent is 5 or more days late5-Day Late Rent Notice · send by certified mail
- Rent is still unpaid and you may go to court14-Day Rent Demand
- The tenant is breaking a lease ruleNotice to Cure (lease violation)
- You don't want to renew, or want to end a month-to-monthNotice of Non-Renewal / Termination
- You want to raise the rent by 5% or moreRent Increase Notice
All New York notices
14-Day Rent Demand
Demand unpaid rent before a nonpayment case. Includes the required Good Cause notice.
New York5-Day Late Rent Notice
Required by certified mail when rent is 5+ days late. Not sending it is a tenant defense.
New YorkNotice of Non-Renewal / Termination of Tenancy
End a lease or month-to-month tenancy with the right 30, 60 or 90 days' notice.
New YorkRent Increase Notice (5% or more)
Offer a renewal at a higher rent with the right advance notice and Good Cause check.
New YorkNotice to Cure (Lease Violation)
Give the tenant a deadline to fix a lease violation before taking further action.
New York notice periods at a glance
| Notice | Period | Law |
|---|---|---|
| 5-day late rent notice | Send by certified mail once rent is 5+ days late | RPL § 235-e(d) |
| 14-day rent demand | 14 days to pay or move before a nonpayment case | RPAPL § 711(2) |
| Non-renewal / termination | 30, 60 or 90 days | RPL § 226-c, § 232-a |
| Rent increase of 5%+ | 30, 60 or 90 days | RPL § 226-c |
| Notice to cure | Per lease; at least 10 days if Good Cause covered | Lease; RPL § 216 |
See each notice's page for the exact rule, sources and delivery methods. All legal sources.