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New York Eviction Notice (2026)

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

Updated September 2026≈ 6 minReviewed against N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711 · N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-a; 9 NYCRR § 2524.3 · N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-a
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What this document covers

  • Reason: nonpayment, lease violation or unconditional quit
  • State notice period and day counting
  • Tenants, occupants and premises
  • Amount past due and rental periods
  • Where, when and how rent may be paid
  • Description of the violation and how to cure
  • Statutory wording and bold notices your state requires
  • CARES Act 30-day rule for covered properties
  • Method of service permitted in your state
  • Proof of service for the court

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)
Lease violation10 days — tenant may cure — two-step: Notice to Cure, then Notice of TerminationSource: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-a; 9 NYCRR § 2524.3(a) (10-day notice to cure, rent stabilized); RPAPL § 753(4)
Unconditional quitNo prior notice required — Illegal use of premises (prostitution, drugs, gambling) — summary proceeding without noticeSource: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(5); § 715
Notice of termination30 days — Notice of Termination (30 days in NYC; 30/60/90 days under RPL § 226-c)Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-a (NYC: 30 days); § 232-b (outside NYC: one month); § 226-c (30/60/90 days by length of occupancy); RPL Art. 6-A (Good Cause)
Permitted service methodsPersonal delivery to the tenant; Delivery to a person of suitable age at the premises + certified and regular mail; Conspicuous-place posting after attempts + certified and regular mailSource: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 735
Required contentRent 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 an agent known to the tenant. A 5-day certified-mail notice of non-receipt (RPL § 235-e(d)) must precede it. Lease violations require a Notice to Cure and then a separate Notice of Termination; under the Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL Art. 6-A) notices for covered units must state 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 2026-10-27. 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 from the day of service — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks; this generator does the counting for you. 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.

Guide: How to Serve an Eviction Notice in New York (2026) →

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). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

Personal delivery to the tenant; Delivery to a person of suitable age at the premises + certified and regular mail; Conspicuous-place posting after attempts + certified and regular mail. N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 735. 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.

Other names

  • notice to quit
  • pay or quit notice
  • 3 day notice
  • notice to vacate
  • eviction letter
  • notice to cure or quit
  • late rent notice
  • demand for possession

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