How many days notice does a landlord need to give for non-payment of rent in New York?

In New York, a landlord must give 14 days notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent. This is governed by New York Real Property Law §§ 220 et seq. + Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law + Emergency Tenant Protection Act.

What is the no-cause notice period for landlords in New York?

In New York, landlords must provide 30 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

What are the valid grounds for eviction in New York?

New York recognizes the following grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent; Holdover; Lease violation; Nuisance; Illegal use; Owner occupancy (stabilized units — specific grounds).

New York Landlord-Tenant Law

Q: Is there rent control in New York?

New York has rent control provisions. NYC Rent Stabilization covers ~1M units (buildings 6+ units, built before 1974). NYC Rent Control (older units). Many other NYC-area municipalities have their own ordinances. HSTPA (2019) strengthened tenant protections statewide.

Tribunal: Housing Court (NYC) / City/Town Court

14 Days — Pay or Quit

30 Days — No-Cause Notice

10 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

Situation	Notice Required
Non-payment of rent	14 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)	30 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)	10 days

Security Deposit

Maximum 1 month's rent (HSTPA, RPL § 227-e). Must be held in escrow.

Grounds for Eviction

Non-payment of rent
Holdover
Lease violation
Nuisance
Illegal use
Owner occupancy (stabilized units — specific grounds)

Rent Control

Rent Control Applies

NYC Rent Stabilization covers ~1M units (buildings 6+ units, built before 1974). NYC Rent Control (older units). Many other NYC-area municipalities have their own ordinances. HSTPA (2019) strengthened tenant protections statewide.

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in New York. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

New York Real Property Law §§ 220 et seq. + Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law + Emergency Tenant Protection Act

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