New York Eviction Notice Template (RPAPL § 711)
Before a landlord can file an eviction case, most states require a written notice that tells the tenant what is wrong and how long they have to fix it or move out. Answer the questions below to create a clear, professional notice — then check it against your state and local rules before you serve it.
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[Your address and phone for the tenant to reach you]
October 15, 2026
To: [Tenant name(s)]
and all other occupants of
[Rental property address]
Re: [Type of notice] — [Rental property address]
Dear [Tenant name(s)],
This letter is formal written notice to you as the tenant of the property at [Rental property address]. Type of notice: [Type of notice].
The reason for this notice is as follows:
[Reason for this notice]
Within [Notice period in days] days after this notice is delivered to you, you must [What the tenant must do within that time]. If this notice is delivered to you on October 15, 2026, that period ends on October 15, 2026.
This notice is given under New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law § 711, which requires a written rent demand giving at least 14 days to pay before a nonpayment proceeding may begin.
If you do not do so within that time, I intend to file an eviction case with the court to recover possession of the property. You will have the opportunity to respond in court, and you may not be removed from the property unless a court orders it. I will not remove you or your belongings or change the locks without a court order.
If you have questions about this notice, or wish to discuss payment or resolving the issue, please contact me in writing at the address above.
Sincerely,
[Landlord or property manager name]
Date this notice was delivered: ____________________
Method of delivery: ____________________
Delivered by: ____________________
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How eviction notices work in New York
In New York, a landlord must serve a written rent demand giving the tenant at least 14 days to pay before starting a nonpayment proceeding. For lease violations, there is no single statewide period; the notice to cure is usually set by the lease or by rent regulation rules. Ending a month-to-month or other residential tenancy requires 30, 60, or 90 days' notice depending on how long the tenant has lived there, under Real Property Law § 226-c.
The rent demand must be in writing, state the rent owed, and be served the way the law requires. Under Real Property Law § 235-e, a landlord must also send a written notice by certified mail when rent is not received within 5 days of the due date, and failing to do so can be raised as a defense. The 14-day demand must also include a notice about whether the unit is covered by the state Good Cause Eviction law, which applies in New York City and in localities that opt in.
If the tenant does not pay or cure, the landlord may begin a summary proceeding in the local city, district, county, town, or village court. In New York City, cases go to Housing Court. A tenant cannot be removed without a judgment and a warrant executed by a sheriff, marshal, or constable after 14 days' written notice, and unlawful eviction, including lockouts and utility shutoffs, is a class A misdemeanor under RPAPL § 768.
What to do, step by step
Check your state and local rules first
Look up the notice period, required wording and delivery method for your state, county and city. Many places set different periods for unpaid rent, lease violations and ending a tenancy, and some cities add their own just-cause rules.
Fill in the notice
Answer the questions above. Name every adult tenant on the lease, state the facts plainly and enter the exact number of days your rules require.
Serve it the way your state requires
States specify how a notice must be delivered — commonly hand delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, posting and mailing, or certified mail. A notice served the wrong way may have to be redone.
Record how and when you served it
Write down the date, time, method and who delivered it, and keep a copy of the notice. Courts often ask for this proof of service.
Wait out the full notice period
Don't change the locks, remove belongings or shut off utilities. If the tenant fixes the problem, accept it as your rules require; if not, the next step is filing an eviction case in court.
What if the tenant doesn't respond to the notice?
An eviction notice is not an eviction. It is the written warning most states require before you can go to court. If the notice period ends and the tenant hasn't paid, fixed the violation or moved out, the next step is to file an eviction case — often called an unlawful detainer or summary possession case — with your local court.
Until a judge rules in your favor and a court officer such as a sheriff or marshal carries out the order, the tenant has the right to stay. Changing the locks, removing the tenant's belongings, cutting off utilities or otherwise forcing them out is a so-called self-help eviction, which is illegal in nearly every state and can expose you to damages.
Courts look closely at the notice itself. If the period was too short, the wording missed something your state requires or it was delivered the wrong way, the case can be dismissed and you may have to start over. Your local court's self-help center or a landlord association can tell you what your court expects.
Example New York eviction notice
A filled-in sample with made-up details, so you can see the finished result.
Greenway Rentals LLC
PO Box 2210, Lakeview, MN 55401 · (555) 201-4478
October 5, 2026
To: Taylor Brooks and Jamie Brooks
and all other occupants of
56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402
Re: Notice to pay rent or quit — 56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402
Dear Taylor Brooks and Jamie Brooks,
This letter is formal written notice to you as the tenant of the property at 56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402. Type of notice: Notice to pay rent or quit.
The reason for this notice is as follows:
Rent of $1,450 for the month of September 2026, due on September 1, 2026, has not been paid, despite a reminder sent by email on September 10.
The total amount of rent now due is $1,450.00.
Within 14 days after this notice is delivered to you, you must pay the full amount of rent owed or move out of the property. If this notice is delivered to you on October 5, 2026, that period ends on October 19, 2026.
This notice is given under New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law § 711, which requires a written rent demand giving at least 14 days to pay before a nonpayment proceeding may begin.
If you do not do so within that time, I intend to file an eviction case with the court to recover possession of the property. You will have the opportunity to respond in court, and you may not be removed from the property unless a court orders it. I will not remove you or your belongings or change the locks without a court order.
If you have questions about this notice, or wish to discuss payment or resolving the issue, please contact me in writing at the address above.
Sincerely,
Greenway Rentals LLC
Date this notice was delivered: ____________________
Method of delivery: ____________________
Delivered by: ____________________
Frequently asked questions
How long is a rent demand in New York?
At least 14 days. The written demand must require payment of the rent or possession of the premises and give the tenant at least 14 days before the landlord can file a nonpayment proceeding. An oral demand is not enough. The demand must also include the Good Cause Eviction coverage notice.
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in New York?
It depends on how long the tenant has lived in the unit or the lease length: 30 days for under one year, 60 days for one to two years, and 90 days for two years or more, under Real Property Law § 226-c. Good Cause Eviction rules may also limit non-renewals where they apply.
What notice is needed for a lease violation in New York?
State law does not set one fixed cure period for all tenancies. The cure period is usually set by the lease, and rent-stabilized tenancies follow specific regulations. If the violation is not cured, a separate termination notice usually follows before the case is filed.
Does New York City have different eviction rules?
Yes. Most New York City evictions go through Housing Court, many apartments are rent-stabilized, and the state Good Cause Eviction law applies to covered apartments in the city. Check city rules and rent regulation status in addition to the general state rules.
How much notice do I have to give a tenant?
It depends on your state, sometimes your city, the type of notice and the lease. Periods for unpaid rent can be as short as a few days or as long as a month, and notices ending a month-to-month tenancy are often 30 days or more. Check your state's landlord-tenant law and any local ordinance before serving.
Is an eviction notice the same as being evicted?
No. A notice only starts the process. If the tenant doesn't comply, the landlord must file a case in court and win a judgment. Only a court order, carried out by a sheriff, marshal or similar officer, can legally remove a tenant from the property.
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