Under New York landlord-tenant law, failing to comply with statutory notice rules is the number one reason eviction petitions are dismissed. Learn how to protect your rights under NY RPAPL § 711(2).
The landlord must send a formal written notice via certified mail if rent is not received within 5 days of the due date, followed by a 14-day written demand before filing an eviction petition.
The NoticeGen rules engine automatically enforces the statutory guidelines detailed below when compiling notices for New York.
| Notice Type | Statute Section | Notice Period |
|---|---|---|
| Late Rent Notice | NY RPAPL § 711(2) | 14 Calendar Days |
| Lease Violation | NY RPAPL § 753(4) | 10 to 30 Days |
| Rent Increase / Non-Renewal | NY RPL § 226-c | 30 to 90 Days |
Notice compliance is not just about the words on the page — it is also about correct delivery. In New York, permissible service methods include:
By law (NY RPL § 235-e), if rent is not received within 5 days of its due date, the landlord must send a written notice to the tenant via certified mail warning them of the delinquency. Failure to do so can be used as a defense by the tenant.
If the property is covered by the Good Cause Eviction law (NY RPL § 214), you must show a statutory 'good cause' (such as nonpayment, lease violation, or owner occupancy) to evict or refuse a lease renewal.
If the rent increase exceeds 5%, the notice period scales based on tenancy length: 30 days (<1 year), 60 days (1-2 years), or 90 days (>2 years) under NY RPL § 226-c.
Detailed, statute-mapped breakdowns for each notice type supported in New York.
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