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New York Eviction Notice Template

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New York Eviction Notice Laws and Requirements

New York ties its notices to the Good Cause Eviction Law. Since August 2024 both the 14-day rent demand under RPAPL §711(2) and any notice under RPL §226-c that a lease will not be renewed, or that rent will rise 5% or more, must append or contain the RPL §231-c notice stating whether the unit is covered by Article 6-A, why it is exempt if it is not, and the lawful basis for any non-renewal. That single rule is why a notice copied from a generic form, or from a neighboring state, so often fails in New York. In New York, landlords must provide a 14-day written demand to pay rent or surrender possession (RPAPL §711(2)), which must append or contain the Good Cause Eviction notice required by Real Property Law §231-c for non-payment of rent. New York provides 10-day cure period for lease violations. Lease violations require a 10-day notice to cure, then 30-day termination notice if not cured. For no-fault terminations, New York requires 30, 60 or 90 days statewide under Real Property Law §226-c, depending on whether the tenant has occupied the unit (or holds a lease) for under one year, one to two years, or two years or more; units covered by the Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL Article 6-A) also need a lawful ground to end the tenancy. Valid delivery methods include personal delivery, substituted service, or conspicuous-place service (affix and mail).

The controlling provisions are New York RPAPL §711 (grounds and the 14-day rent demand) with Real Property Law §226-c (non-renewal and rent-increase notice) and §231-c (Good Cause Eviction notice), and they are read strictly. What a landlord cannot do anywhere in New York is take possession personally. Changing locks, cutting utilities, or removing belongings is self-help eviction, and it converts a straightforward possession case into a damages claim against the landlord. A properly served eviction notice is the mandatory first step.

New York Eviction Notice Requirements

Non-payment notice: 14-day written demand to pay rent or surrender possession (RPAPL §711(2)), which must append or contain the Good Cause Eviction notice required by Real Property Law §231-c.

Cure rights: New York provides 10-day cure period for lease violations.

Lease violation notice: 10-day notice to cure, then 30-day termination notice if not cured.

No-fault termination: 30, 60 or 90 days statewide under Real Property Law §226-c, depending on whether the tenant has occupied the unit (or holds a lease) for under one year, one to two years, or two years or more; units covered by the Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL Article 6-A) also need a lawful ground to end the tenancy.

Delivery methods: personal delivery, substituted service, or conspicuous-place service (affix and mail).

Controlling statute: New York RPAPL §711 (grounds and the 14-day rent demand) with Real Property Law §226-c (non-renewal and rent-increase notice) and §231-c (Good Cause Eviction notice).

What makes New York different: New York ties its notices to the Good Cause Eviction Law. Since August 2024 both the 14-day rent demand under RPAPL §711(2) and any notice under RPL §226-c that a lease will not be renewed, or that rent will rise 5% or more, must append or contain the RPL §231-c notice stating whether the unit is covered by Article 6-A, why it is exempt if it is not, and the lawful basis for any non-renewal.

Court filing: Once the notice period has run without compliance, possession is decided by a court in New York and not by the landlord, self-help eviction is illegal.

Content requirements: The notice must state the ground relied on, the sum demanded where rent is unpaid, and the date by which the tenant must comply or leave.

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New York Eviction Notice FAQ

How many days notice do you have to give for an eviction in New York?
For non-payment of rent in New York: 14-day written demand to pay rent or surrender possession (RPAPL §711(2)), which must append or contain the Good Cause Eviction notice required by Real Property Law §231-c. For lease violations: 10-day notice to cure, then 30-day termination notice if not cured. For no-fault termination: 30, 60 or 90 days statewide under Real Property Law §226-c, depending on whether the tenant has occupied the unit (or holds a lease) for under one year, one to two years, or two years or more; units covered by the Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL Article 6-A) also need a lawful ground to end the tenancy. Use our eviction notice generator to create a compliant notice for New York.
Can a landlord evict you without going to court in New York?
No. New York prohibits self-help eviction, so a landlord cannot change locks, shut off utilities, remove belongings, or put a tenant out without a court order. The sequence New York requires is fixed: serve a written notice that satisfies New York RPAPL §711 (grounds and the 14-day rent demand) with Real Property Law §226-c (non-renewal and rent-increase notice) and §231-c (Good Cause Eviction notice), let the period run, and only then file for possession. For unpaid rent that means 14-day written demand to pay rent or surrender possession (RPAPL §711(2)), which must append or contain the Good Cause Eviction notice required by Real Property Law §231-c, and the clock does not start until the notice is properly served. A landlord who skips ahead is exposed to damages, penalties, and the tenant's attorney fees, and usually has to restart the process anyway.
How does the eviction process work in New York?
It starts with the notice, and in New York that is where most cases are won or lost. New York ties its notices to the Good Cause Eviction Law. Since August 2024 both the 14-day rent demand under RPAPL §711(2) and any notice under RPL §226-c that a lease will not be renewed, or that rent will rise 5% or more, must append or contain the RPL §231-c notice stating whether the unit is covered by Article 6-A, why it is exempt if it is not, and the lawful basis for any non-renewal. Once the notice has been served and the period has expired without compliance, the landlord files for possession, the court issues a summons, and the tenant gets a limited window to answer. A contested case goes to a hearing; an uncontested one usually does not. If the landlord wins, the court enters a judgment for possession and a sheriff or constable carries out the writ. The paperwork stage is short, the waiting is not, and a defective notice sends the landlord back to the beginning.
What makes an eviction notice invalid in New York?
In New York the usual defect is getting the period or the form of the notice wrong, because New York does not use a single fixed clock. After that come an incorrect notice period, a demand that does not state the exact sum owed, service by a method the statute does not authorize, a notice that names only one of several tenants on the lease, and errors in the description of the premises. Any of these sends the landlord back to the start, which in practice costs weeks. Our New York eviction notice generator builds the notice to New York RPAPL §711 (grounds and the 14-day rent demand) with Real Property Law §226-c (non-renewal and rent-increase notice) and §231-c (Good Cause Eviction notice).
Does a tenant have to pay rent during the eviction process in New York?
Generally yes, rent continues to accrue during the eviction process in New York unless a court orders otherwise. Tenants who withhold rent during proceedings risk additional liability for unpaid rent. However, tenants may have defenses including uninhabitable conditions, landlord retaliation, or improper notice. If you are a landlord, document all communication and maintain proper records. Consider also having a solid residential lease agreement template that clearly outlines eviction procedures.

Key Eviction Notice Terms in New York

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