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New York Eviction Notice
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New York at a glance: 14-Day Rent Demand: Required before filing for nonpayment (RPAPL § 711) · 30-Day Notice: To terminate month-to-month tenancy (or lease term notice) · Good Cause Required: Yes, in many situations under HSTPA
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Overview
Eviction Notices in New York
New York has among the most tenant-protective eviction laws in the United States, strengthened significantly by the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA). New York requires specific pre-litigation notices before a landlord can file for eviction in Housing Court.
New York City has additional tenant protections including rent stabilization and rent control programs covering hundreds of thousands of apartments. The eviction process in New York, particularly in New York City, can take many months to over a year.
Key Facts
New York Eviction Notice — Quick Reference
| Requirement | New York Rule |
|---|---|
| 14-Day Rent Demand | Required before filing for nonpayment (RPAPL § 711) |
| 30-Day Notice | To terminate month-to-month tenancy (or lease term notice) |
| Good Cause Required | Yes, in many situations under HSTPA |
| NYC Rent Stabilization | Applies to ~1 million NYC apartments |
| Governing Law | RPAPL § 711, Real Property Law § 232-a |
Legal Requirements
New York Legal Requirements
- 14-day written rent demand required before filing a nonpayment proceeding.
- 30-day notice required to terminate a month-to-month tenancy (N.Y. RPL § 232-a).
- Notice must be served in a specific manner: personal service, substituted service + mail, or conspicuous place + mail.
- HSTPA (2019) significantly expanded tenant rights and made it harder and more expensive to evict.
- Good cause eviction protections apply in many circumstances under NYC and state law.
Governing Laws
New York Governing Laws
RPAPL § 711
Grounds for Removal
Specifies the grounds for removing a tenant and the notice requirements, including the 14-day rent demand for nonpayment proceedings.
N.Y. RPL § 232-a
30-Day Notice for Month-to-Month
Requires 30 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy in New York.
L. 2019, ch. 36
Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act
Sweeping 2019 legislation that significantly strengthened tenant protections, extended notice periods, and made evictions more difficult in New York.
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's New York legal resources or your state legislature's official website.
Questions & Answers
New York Eviction Notice — Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an eviction take in New York?
In New York, particularly New York City, the eviction process can take 6 months to over a year for contested cases. Even uncontested cases typically take several months due to court backlogs and procedural requirements.
What is the 14-day rent demand in New York?
Before a landlord can file a nonpayment eviction proceeding in New York, they must first serve the tenant with a 14-day written demand for rent. The tenant has 14 days to pay before the landlord can go to court.
Does New York require just cause for eviction?
Under the HSTPA and various local laws, good cause eviction protections have been significantly expanded. NYC rent-stabilized tenants have robust protections. Many other tenants also have significant procedural protections that effectively require cause.