New York eviction notice (pay or quit)
New York requires 14 days for a nonpayment notice — N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2). 14-day written rent demand; landlord must also send a 5-day late-payment notice by certified mail (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-e(d)). Generate it correctly below.
New York nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 14 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2) |
| Special rules | 14-day written rent demand; landlord must also send a 5-day late-payment notice by certified mail (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-e(d)) |
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Every New York rule we encode, with its citation
14 days puts New York inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 1 jurisdiction require more notice and 40 require less. Same period as Massachusetts, Minnesota, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 14 days | N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2) |
| Rent increase | 30 days | N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c(2) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required + 2 witness(es) | N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 5-1501B; form § 5-1513 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | N.Y. EPTL § 3-2.1; SCPA § 1406 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other New York documents
- Rent increase notice for New York — 30 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for New York — notary required + 2 witness(es)
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Connecticut — 3 days notice
- Massachusetts — 14 days notice
- New Jersey — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Pennsylvania — 10 days notice
- Vermont — 14 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in New York?
14 days, per N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2). 14-day written rent demand; landlord must also send a 5-day late-payment notice by certified mail (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-e(d)).
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.