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Complete NY & NYC Library — Eviction Notices, Leases & Housing Court Petitions
New York & NYC Have Complex Requirements: NY law includes varying notice periods (3, 10, 14, 30, 90 days), rent stabilization in NYC, Good Cause Eviction Law, mandatory disclosures, and strict Housing Court procedures. NYC requires 90-day notice for tenants who have lived in rent-stabilized units 2+ years. Using the wrong form or missing requirements can result in case dismissal. Review NY eviction notice requirements and NY habitability obligations before serving any notice.
⚖ New York Eviction Notices
14-Day Notice to Quit (Nonpayment)
For nonpayment of rent. Standard for most leases. Tenant has 14 days to pay rent owed. Required before filing nonpayment petition in Housing Court.
Create Notice →3-Day Notice to Quit (Nonpayment)
For month-to-month tenancies with nonpayment. Tenant has 3 days to pay or vacate. Shorter notice period for periodic tenancies.
Create Notice →10-Day Notice to Quit (Holdover)
For holdover tenants who remain after lease expires. 10 days to vacate. Used when lease has ended and tenant refuses to leave.
Create Notice →30-Day Notice to Quit
For terminating month-to-month or notifying of non-renewal. Standard notice for tenants under 1 year or at lease expiration.
Create Notice →90-Day Notice to Quit (NYC)
Required in NYC for tenants in rent-stabilized units 2+ years with rent over $2,700/month or buildings with 6+ units. Critical compliance.
Create Notice →3-Day Notice to Cure or Quit
For lease violations. Tenant has 3 days to cure the violation or quit. Used for unauthorized pets, occupants, or other curable breaches.
Create Notice →Unconditional Notice to Quit
For serious violations including illegal activity or repeated breaches. No opportunity to cure — tenant must vacate. Requires specific legal grounds.
Create Notice →General Termination Notice
Flexible termination notice for various situations. Helps ensure you use the correct notice period for your specific tenancy type.
Create Notice →📄 Lease Agreements
NY Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
Flexible rental agreement for month-to-month tenancies. Includes NY-specific notice period requirements and all essential lease provisions.
Create Agreement →NYC Rent Stabilized Lease Agreement
DHCR-compliant lease for NYC rent stabilized apartments. Includes RGB rates, preferential rent disclosures, and tenant renewal rights.
Create Lease →🏙️ NYC-Specific Forms
NYC Rent Stabilized Rider
Required rider for NYC rent stabilized leases. Explains tenant rights, RGB rates, renewal rights, and preferential rent rules under 2019 HSTPA.
Create Rider →NYC Bedbug Disclosure
Required in NYC. Must disclose bedbug inspection history for past 12 months before tenant signs lease. Includes building-wide infestation history.
Create Disclosure →NYC Window Guard Notice
Required in NYC buildings 3+ stories. Landlord must provide notice annually and install window guards if children under 11 are present.
Create Notice →NYC Rent Increase Notice (Stabilized)
For NYC rent stabilized units. Calculates RGB percentage increases automatically. Includes MCI/IAI charge fields and proper RGB notice language.
Create Notice →Lease Renewal Offer (NYC Stabilized)
Must send 90–150 days before lease expires. Missing the deadline means automatic 1-year renewal at current rent. Date calculator included.
Create Offer →📋 Required Disclosures
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Required for all pre-1978 housing. Must provide EPA pamphlet and disclosure of known lead hazards. Failure to provide = $11,000+ fine per violation.
Create Disclosure →Mold Disclosure & Prevention
Required in NYC. Must provide mold prevention notice at lease signing. Includes tenant responsibilities for preventing mold growth in the unit.
Create Disclosure →🏠 Property Management Forms
Rent Increase Notice (Non-Stabilized)
For market-rate apartments. Includes Good Cause Eviction Law warnings and 5% increase cap calculator. Critical for NYC and covered upstate areas.
Create Notice →Security Deposit Itemization
Must be sent within 14 days of move-out. Itemizes deductions with costs. Late return = double deposit liability. Automatic calculator included.
Create Itemization →Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
Comprehensive 28-point room-by-room checklist. Documents condition at move-in and move-out. Critical evidence for security deposit disputes.
Create Checklist →Notice of Entry
NY requires reasonable notice (typically 24 hours). Entry date calculator included. Protects landlord from harassment and illegal lockout claims.
Create Notice →Lease Amendment Form
For modifying existing lease terms including adding occupants, pets, or parking. Maintains original lease while documenting agreed changes.
Create Amendment →Maintenance Request Form
Documents tenant repair requests and landlord response. Creates paper trail for NY warranty of habitability compliance and tracks response time.
Create Request →Notice to Remedy Lease Violation
Formal notice of lease breach before eviction proceedings. Gives tenant opportunity to cure violation. Required for all curable violations.
Create Notice →🏛️ NYC Housing Court Forms
NYC Nonpayment Petition
Initiates eviction for nonpayment of rent. Must serve 14-day notice first. Calculator automatically computes months owed and total amount due.
Prepare Petition →NYC Holdover Petition
For lease expiration or lease violations. Must serve proper termination notice first. Includes guidance for all 8 holdover reasons including the 90-day rule.
Prepare Petition →Affidavit of Service
Sworn statement proving notice was served. Required for Housing Court filing. Server must be 18+ and not the landlord. Must be notarized.
Create Affidavit →Certification of Mailing
Proves mailing via certified mail. Required for substituted or conspicuous service. Attach USPS PS Form 3800 receipt and track the tracking number.
Create Certificate →Screen Every Tenant Before Problems Start
Comprehensive tenant screening catches high-risk applicants before they move in — credit, eviction history, and criminal background checks, FCRA-compliant.
🔍 Order Tenant Screening →New York Landlord Forms — Complete Guide
New York has some of the most complex landlord-tenant laws in the United States, particularly in New York City where rent stabilization, the Good Cause Eviction Law, and Housing Court procedures create layers of compliance requirements. Using the wrong form or serving notice incorrectly can result in case dismissal, financial penalties, and delays that cost landlords months of unpaid rent.
NY vs. NYC — Know the Difference
New York State and New York City have separate and sometimes conflicting requirements. NYC landlords must comply with both state law (RPAPL, RPL, GOL) and local laws including the NYC Administrative Code, DHCR regulations, and Housing Court rules. Upstate NY landlords generally follow state law only, though some cities like Buffalo and Albany have additional local requirements.
Notice Requirements at a Glance
- Nonpayment — Standard tenancy: 14-day written notice before filing (RPAPL § 711)
- Nonpayment — Month-to-month: 3-day notice (RPAPL § 711)
- Holdover: 10-day notice to vacate (RPAPL § 711)
- Month-to-month termination: 30-day written notice (RPL § 232-a)
- NYC rent stabilized — 2+ years: 90-day notice required (RPL § 232-a)
- Lease violations: 3-day notice to cure before proceeding
Good Cause Eviction Law (2024)
New York’s Good Cause Eviction Law, effective April 2024, significantly changed the rules for market-rate apartments in NYC and certain upstate jurisdictions. Landlords seeking to non-renew leases or raise rents above 5% (or CPI + 5%) must demonstrate “good cause.” This applies to most NYC apartments not covered by rent stabilization. Always check whether your property is subject to Good Cause before serving any non-renewal or rent increase notice.
NYC Housing Court Procedures
NYC Housing Court handles thousands of cases per month and has strict procedural requirements. Cases can be dismissed for improper notice service, incorrect forms, or missing documentation. Before filing any petition, confirm you have served the correct pre-petition notice, obtained an affidavit of service, and are using current court forms. Consider consulting a landlord-tenant attorney for complex situations.
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
These forms are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. New York and NYC landlord-tenant law is complex and frequently changes. Rent stabilization, Good Cause Eviction Law, and Housing Court procedures have strict requirements where errors can result in case dismissal, penalties, and liability. Consult a qualified New York landlord-tenant attorney before proceeding with evictions or legal actions. See our editorial standards for how we maintain accuracy.
