The notices and their periods
- 14-Day Rent Demand — for nonpayment (RPAPL § 711(2)). You must first send a written 5-day late reminder (RPL § 235-e) once rent is 5 days past due, then a 14-day written demand to pay or move out. The demand states the exact rent owed.
- 10-Day Notice to Cure → 30-Day Termination — for a curable lease violation: first a 10-day notice to cure, and if uncured, a separate notice of termination (typically 30 days).
- Notice of Termination (holdover) — 30, 60, or 90 days to end a month-to-month tenancy, based on how long the tenant has lived there (under 1 year / 1–2 years / 2+ years) under RPL § 226-c.
Ending a tenancy and serving notice
To end a month-to-month tenancy, the required notice scales with tenancy length: 30 days (under a year), 60 days (one to two years), or 90 days (two years or more), per RPL § 226-c.
Notices are served personally, by substituted service with a follow-up mailing, or by “nail-and-mail” after two failed attempts. The court petition itself must be served by a process server (not the landlord personally), with an affidavit of service.
Good Cause Eviction changes the picture
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (RPL Article 6-A, effective 2024) applies automatically in New York City and is opt-in for other localities. Where it applies, covered tenancies can generally be ended only for one of the law's enumerated grounds, and notices must carry the required Good-Cause disclosure. NYC rent-stabilized units have additional rules. Confirm coverage before serving anything.
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Do I need to send anything before the 14-day notice?
Yes — New York requires a written 5-day reminder (RPL § 235-e) once rent is five days late, before you serve the 14-day rent demand for nonpayment.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in New York?
30, 60, or 90 days depending on how long the tenant has lived there (under 1 year / 1–2 years / 2+ years) under RPL § 226-c.
Can I serve the eviction papers myself in New York?
You can serve the predicate notices yourself, but the Notice of Petition and Petition must be served by someone 18 or older who isn't a party — typically a process server.
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WriteMyNotice.com is a self-help document preparation service, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Eviction rules are strict and vary by state, county, and city — many cities add rent-control or just-cause requirements on top of state law, and an improper or mistimed notice can get an eviction case delayed or dismissed. Verify the current requirements for your property's location and, for contested or high-stakes evictions, consult a landlord-tenant attorney. Statute references verified June 2026.