📄 New York Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
Periodic Tenancy Agreement — RPL § 232-a
RPL § 232-a: A month-to-month agreement creates a periodic tenancy without a fixed end date. Either party can terminate with proper written notice — 30 days (<1 yr), 60 days (1–2 yrs), 90 days (2+ yrs). NYC properties subject to Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL § 238-a) since April 2024. Includes required NY disclosures and deposit terms.
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NYC Good Cause Note: For NYC properties, the Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL § 238-a) limits rent increases and requires cause for non-renewal. Consult an attorney.
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A month-to-month rental agreement is a periodic tenancy that automatically renews each month until either party terminates it with proper notice. It offers flexibility but requires careful attention to NY's tiered notice requirements.
Key NY Month-to-Month Provisions
- Notice to terminate: 30 days (<1 yr), 60 days (1–2 yrs), 90 days (2+ yrs)
- Security deposit: No statutory max in NY State; NYC caps at 1 month for most apartments
- Good Cause Eviction: NYC market-rate tenants have non-renewal protections since April 2024
- Lead paint disclosure: Required for all pre-1978 housing
- Bedbug disclosure: Required in NYC at lease signing
Required Disclosures
Federal lead paint disclosure is required for pre-1978 buildings, and NYC requires the bedbug disclosure form. See NY habitability laws.
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. New York landlord-tenant law is complex and varies between upstate NY and NYC. Improper notice or procedure can result in case dismissal and penalties. Consult a qualified New York landlord-tenant attorney before proceeding. See our editorial standards for accuracy details.
