New York Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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New York rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent14 days — 14-Day Rent Demand (Notice to Pay or Quit)Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2); Real Prop. Law § 235-e(d) (5-day late notice by certified mail)
Lease violation30 days — tenant may cureSource: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-a (NYC 30-day termination); 9 NYCRR § 2524.3 (rent stabilized: 10-day notice to cure); RPAPL § 753(4) (30-day post-judgment cure in NYC)
Permitted service methodspersonal, substituted, posting and mailingSource: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 735 (personal; substituted on person of suitable age plus mailing by certified and regular mail; conspicuous-place posting plus mailing after reasonable attempts)
Required wordingRent demand must be in writing, state the specific months and amounts of rent claimed (rent only, no fees), demand payment or possession within at least 14 days, and be signed by the landlord or authorized agent. Under the Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL Art. 6-A) landlords of covered units must state in the notice the good-cause ground and whether the unit is subject to the law (RPL § 231-c).
StatuteN.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law Art. 7 (§§ 701–767); Real Property Law §§ 226-c, 232-a, 232-b, 235-e; Good Cause Eviction Law RPL §§ 210–216

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in New York

Serve the notice exactly as New York law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in New York?

14 days (14-Day Rent Demand (Notice to Pay or Quit)), N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2); Real Prop. Law § 235-e(d) (5-day late notice by certified mail). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, substituted, posting and mailing. N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 735 (personal; substituted on person of suitable age plus mailing by certified and regular mail; conspicuous-place posting plus mailing after reasonable attempts) Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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