New York rent increase notice
New York: 30 days written notice — N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c. for increases of 5% or more: 30 days if occupancy under 1 year, 60 days if 1-2 years, 90 days if 2+ years; rent-stabilized/controlled units capped by Rent Guidelines Boards; manufactured-home increases capped at 3% (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 233-b). Generate the letter below.
New York rent increase rules
| Notice required | 30 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c |
| Caps / special rules | for increases of 5% or more: 30 days if occupancy under 1 year, 60 days if 1-2 years, 90 days if 2+ years; rent-stabilized/controlled units capped by Rent Guidelines Boards; manufactured-home increases capped at 3% (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 233-b) |
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Every New York rule we encode, with its citation
30 days puts New York at the shortest notice period in the country (the national range runs 30–90 days). 13 jurisdictions require more notice and 0 require less. Same period as Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Indiana and 13 others.
| 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
- Eviction notice (pay or quit) for New York — 14 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 — 45 days notice
- Massachusetts — 30 days notice
- New Jersey — 30 days notice
- Pennsylvania — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Vermont — 60 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How much notice for a rent increase in New York?
30 days, per N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c. for increases of 5% or more: 30 days if occupancy under 1 year, 60 days if 1-2 years, 90 days if 2+ years; rent-stabilized/controlled units capped by Rent Guidelines Boards; manufactured-home increases capped at 3% (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 233-b).
Is there a limit on how much rent can go up in New York?
for increases of 5% or more: 30 days if occupancy under 1 year, 60 days if 1-2 years, 90 days if 2+ years; rent-stabilized/controlled units capped by Rent Guidelines Boards; manufactured-home increases capped at 3% (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 233-b)
Can rent be raised during a fixed-term lease?
No — only at renewal or on a month-to-month tenancy, unless the lease itself provides for increases.