New York Eviction Notice
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
What happens after the notice in New York
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are New York’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In New York an eviction lawsuit is a(n) Summary proceeding to recover possession of real property (nonpayment or holdover proceeding) action. — RPAPL § 711 (NY Senate Open Legislation, 2026-08-05 version) ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Outside NYC: County Court, City Court, District Court, or Town/Village Justice Court; in NYC: Civil Court Housing Part (Housing Court). — RPAPL § 701 (NY Senate Open Legislation) ↗
- How to serve the notice. Personal delivery; or substituted service on a person of suitable age at the premises; or conspicuous-place affixing/under-door, each followed within one day by certified and first-class mail (termination notices use the same manner per RPL 232-a). — RPAPL § 735(1) (NY Senate Open Legislation) ↗
- Filing fee. Varies by court. NYC Housing Court: $45 to issue a notice of petition (NYC Civil Court Act § 1911). — NYC Housing Court — Court Fees (snapshot 2024-05-27); NYCCCA 1911 ↗
- Official guidance. New York publishes its own instructions for the court step; read them before filing. — NY CourtHelp — Evictions Outside NYC (snapshot 2026-02-13) ↗
- No self-help. RPAPL § 768: unlawful to evict an occupant of 30+ days except under a warrant of eviction or court order, including by force, interrupting essential services, removing possessions or doors, or changing locks. — RPAPL § 768 (added 2019, NY Senate Open Legislation) ↗
Each point links to the New York source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
New York notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 14 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- Often unconditional
- End month-to-month
- 30 days
Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2); N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
New York notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by New York law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current New York eviction rules before serving.
If the tenant moves out still owing rent, the notice won’t collect it. Put the amount and a deadline in writing with a New York demand letter for payment; if it’s ignored, you can file in New York small claims court, where the limit is $10,000.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in New York?
In New York, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 14 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2); N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
How do I serve the notice in New York?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow New York’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in New York.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in New York?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Outside NYC: County Court, City Court, District Court, or Town/Village Justice Court; in NYC: Civil Court Housing Part (Housing Court) (the case is called a(n) Summary proceeding to recover possession of real property (nonpayment or holdover proceeding) action). Source: RPAPL § 701 (NY Senate Open Legislation).
How must an eviction notice be served in New York?
Personal delivery; or substituted service on a person of suitable age at the premises; or conspicuous-place affixing/under-door, each followed within one day by certified and first-class mail (termination notices use the same manner per RPL 232-a). Source: RPAPL § 735(1) (NY Senate Open Legislation).
What does it cost to file an eviction in New York?
Varies by court. NYC Housing Court: $45 to issue a notice of petition (NYC Civil Court Act § 1911). Source: NYC Housing Court — Court Fees (snapshot 2024-05-27); NYCCCA 1911.
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How New York compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for New York: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2); N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 14 days — about 3× the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 6 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — Connecticut (3 days), Massachusetts (14 days), New Jersey (no statutory rule), Pennsylvania (10 days), Vermont (14 days).
- Notice to cure a lease violation
New York sets no statutory cure period for lease violations; check the lease and local court rules before serving.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — Connecticut (15 days), Massachusetts (no statutory rule), New Jersey (30 days), Pennsylvania (no statutory rule), Vermont (30 days).
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 30 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 36 other states.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — Connecticut (3 days), Massachusetts (30 days), New Jersey (30 days), Pennsylvania (15 days), Vermont (60 days).
The rest of what New York requires
The figures below are New York's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full New York page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- 1 month's rent N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law §7-108 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 14 days after move-out N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law §7-108 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law §7-108 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $10,000 NYC Civil Court Act § 1801; UCCA § 1801; UJCA § 1801 ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small Claims Part of NYC Civil Court / City Court / Town or Village Justice Court · filing fee NYC Civil Court and City Courts: $15 for claims of $1,000 or less, $20 over $1,000 (CCA § 1803; UCCA § 1803). Town and Village Courts: $10 up to $1,000, $15 over (UJCA § 1803). NYC Civil Court Act § 1801; UCCA § 1801; UJCA § 1801 ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- Capped at $20 (or actual cost, whichever is less) NY Senate — Real Property Law ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required New York DMV (Form MV-912) ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required · 2 witnesses N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law §5-1501B (form §5-1513) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Required by statute N.Y. LLC Law § 417 (written operating agreement required; 90-day window) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Clerk (in the four NYC boroughs other than Staten Island, the NYC City Register) · no witnesses NY Real Property Law § 291 ↗
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