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New York eviction notice

New York does not use a 3-day notice for nonpayment. The landlord must give a written rent demand at least 14 days before starting a nonpayment proceeding, and the demand must state the amount due and give the tenant a chance to pay.

This page explains the 14-day demand, the service rules and the housing court process, including the additional notices that may apply in New York City.

Written by Nora Whitfield, editorial lead. State rules checked by Samuel Okafor, rules editor, on October 20, 2026.

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New York gives a tenant 14 days to pay the rent or vacate before a nonpayment case may be filed.

New York gives a tenant 14 days to pay the rent or vacate before a nonpayment case may be filed. Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2).

Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2) (opens the official source in a new tab).

The 14-day rent demand

New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 711 requires a written demand for rent before a nonpayment proceeding. The demand must state the amount of rent due and give the tenant at least 14 days to pay or vacate.

Citation: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2) (opens the official source in a new tab).

The demand is not a court paper, but it is a required step. A defective demand can delay or dismiss the case. State the amount clearly, use the rent period the amount covers, and keep proof of service.

The amount of rent due and the period it covers.
At least 14 days to pay.
The person and place where rent can be paid.
Proof of service by a method the statute allows.

Serving the demand

New York allows personal delivery, substituted service on a person of suitable age at the premises followed by mailing, or posting and mailing in some circumstances. The method affects the filing and the proof. A process server's affidavit is the strongest evidence.

Keep the original demand, the affidavit of service and the mailing receipts. If the tenant pays within the 14 days, the landlord should not file on that demand. If the tenant pays part, the demand may need to be re-served for the remaining amount.

New York City and some other localities have additional notice rules, including for rent-regulated apartments and for termination of tenancy. Check the local rules before filing.

Housing court

A nonpayment case is filed in the housing court or the county court with jurisdiction over the property. The petition must attach the rent demand and state the rent history. The tenant can raise defenses, including improper service, payment, warranty of habitability and rent overcharge.

New York courts have self-help forms and a help center for unrepresented landlords and tenants. The court clerk can explain the filing fee and the parts of the petition. A landlord with a rent-regulated unit or a complex rent history should talk to an attorney.

Records to keep

Keep the lease, the rent ledger, the demand, the affidavit of service, the mailing receipts and the payment history. If the tenant paid part of the rent, show how the payment was applied and why a balance remains. A clear ledger is often the difference between a case that moves and one that stalls.

If the building is in foreclosure, or the tenant has a Section 8 voucher, additional rules may apply. Check with the court or a local legal services office before serving.

Filled sample, New York

Eviction notice (pay or quit)

STATE OF NEW YORK

This notice is given on October 6, 2026 by Ridgeway Property Group LLC, of PO Box 4412, Austin, TX 78765 (the landlord), to Ana P. Morales (the tenant), for the premises at 813 East 7th Street, Unit 4, Austin, TX 78702, in Travis County, State of New York. The tenancy is governed by the lease dated November 1, 2025 and by the laws of the State of New York.

1. Rent due

The rent for the period October 1 to October 31, 2026 was due on October 1, 2026. The monthly rent is $1,650.00. After applying all payments received, the amount now due is $1,650.00 (One thousand six hundred fifty dollars). This amount consists of rent and any lawful charges shown on the attached ledger. No amount for damages or for a disputed fee is included unless it is lawful rent under the lease.

2. Demand to pay or vacate

You are hereby notified that you must pay the amount due stated above, or vacate and surrender possession of the premises, within 3 days after you receive this notice. If you pay the full amount due within that period, this notice will be withdrawn and no court case will be filed on this notice.

3. How to pay

Payment must be made to Ridgeway Property Group LLC at PO Box 4412, Austin, TX 78765. Accepted methods: Money order, cashier's check or the online tenant portal. Ask for a receipt. If you mail a payment, it must be received by the deadline; the postmark date does not extend the deadline unless the lease or state law says it does.

4. If you do not pay or vacate

If you do not pay the full amount due or vacate within the period stated above, the landlord may file a lawsuit for possession in the court with jurisdiction over Travis County. The landlord may also ask the court for rent, court costs and any other relief the law allows. Filing a case does not change the amount you owe.

5. Partial payments

The landlord may accept a partial payment without waiving the right to proceed on this notice. Acceptance of a partial payment does not extend the deadline and does not cure the default.

6. Certificate of service

I served this notice on October 6, 2026 by personal delivery. I am at least 18 years old and I am not the tenant. A copy of this notice is attached to the landlord's file, together with any mailing receipt or photograph of the posted notice.

7. Governing law

This notice is given under the laws of the State of New York. If a court finds that the notice period or the method of service does not meet the statute, the landlord may re-serve a corrected notice. Nothing in this notice waives a right the tenant has under the lease or under state or local law.

New York notice: under Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 711, a 14-day written demand for rent is required before a nonpayment proceeding. The demand must state the amount due and give the tenant 14 days to pay or vacate.

Landlord or agent

Landlord or authorized agent

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Printed name: Ridgeway Property Group LLC

Date

Signing requirements: New York gives a tenant 14 days to pay the rent or vacate before a nonpayment case may be filed.

Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2).

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New York gives a tenant 14 days to pay the rent or vacate before a nonpayment case may be filed.

Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2) (opens the official source in a new tab). Read the New York guide

Eviction notice (pay or quit)

STATE OF NEW YORK

1. Rent due

2. Demand to pay or vacate

3. How to pay

4. If you do not pay or vacate

5. Partial payments

The landlord may accept a partial payment without waiving the right to proceed on this notice. Acceptance of a partial payment does not extend the deadline and does not cure the default.

6. Certificate of service

7. Governing law

Landlord or agent

Landlord or authorized agent

Signature

Printed name: Ridgeway Property Group LLC

Date

Signing requirements: New York gives a tenant 14 days to pay the rent or vacate before a nonpayment case may be filed.

Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2).

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Questions about the New York form

Is a 14-day notice required in New York?

For a nonpayment proceeding, RPAPL 711 requires a written rent demand of at least 14 days. Other kinds of cases, such as a holdover, have different notice rules.

Can a New York rent demand be served by mail only?

The statute allows specific methods, often personal or substituted service followed by mailing. Mail alone may not be enough. Use a method the statute allows and keep the affidavit of service.

What happens if the tenant pays within 14 days?

The landlord should not file a nonpayment case on that demand. If the tenant pays part of the amount, the landlord may need to re-serve a demand for the remaining rent.

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