New York Eviction Notice PDF
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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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.
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 |
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.
New York Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's New York legal resources or your state legislature's official website.