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New York's notice of non-renewal is one of the most complex in the country. The required notice period depends on how long the tenant has lived there, and since April 2024, every non-renewal notice statewide must include a Good Cause Eviction notice — or it's defective.
| Tenancy / Lease Length | Required Notice |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30 days |
| 1–2 years | 60 days |
| 2 years or more | 90 days |
The notice period begins when the tenant receives the notice — not when it's sent.
RPL § 231-c requires that all termination and non-renewal notices statewide be accompanied by a Good Cause Eviction Law notice. This is a separate document that informs the tenant of their rights under the Good Cause Eviction Law.
Failing to include this notice makes the non-renewal defective — even if the underlying reason for non-renewal is legitimate. NoticeGen automatically generates and attaches the required Good Cause Eviction notice.
Rent-stabilized tenants in NYC have additional protections — landlords must have a specific just cause ground to non-renew, and DHCR rules may apply. If your NYC property is rent-stabilized, consult an attorney before serving a non-renewal.
Under RPL § 226-c, if you're also increasing rent by 5% or more (or any amount for tenants of 1+ years), the same 30/60/90-day notice periods apply to the rent increase notice. These can be combined into one notice.
NoticeGen calculates the correct notice period based on tenancy length, auto-attaches the mandatory Good Cause Eviction notice, and formats service documentation for New York.
Not legal advice. Consult an attorney for rent-stabilized or rent-controlled NYC properties.