New York Demand For Rent 14 Day Notice

New York Demand for Rent

Giving notice is the first step in any eviction process in the state of New York. If you have a tenant who has failed to pay rent, then you may serve them a 14 Day Demand for Rent. This notice informs the tenant that they must pay you the rent owed, along with any other permissible fees, within three business days of receipt of the notice, or they must vacate the premises. If they do not pay or surrender the property back to you within three business days, you will be within your rights to begin eviction proceedings.

Who: This notice is to be given to any tenant who has fallen behind on paying their rent. If any applicable grace period(s) still apply, this notice will not be applicable until after they have passed.

What: This 14 Day Demand for Rent is the notice required by law that you must give to your tenant(s) before commencing with court action and eviction proceedings. It gives the tenant(s) fourteen business days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and any government-recognized holidays) to either pay you the full amount due, including any applicable fees, or to vacate the premises.

When: This notice may be served when the tenant has failed to pay rent and has gone beyond any grace period(s) stipulated in the lease or rental agreement. After three business days have elapsed, if the tenant has neither paid nor left the property, you may commence court action.

Delivery may be done through regular or certified mail, in person, or by posting the notice in a visible location on the front door of the property. You may also hire a third party to deliver the notice. If you do this, we recommend sending them with one copy for the tenant and retaining a copy signed by your tenant for you.

Important Notes:

• In the state of New York, all eviction notices must be given at least 14 days in advance of any court action, excluding public holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• Laws pertaining to landlord and tenant rights in New York are among some of the most complex and potentially confusing in the country. We strongly suggest hiring an attorney if you need to pursue eviction proceedings. You may also contact Small Property Owners of New York at 212-410-4600 or the Rent Stabilization Association at 212-214-9200 for help, as well.

Helpful Resources for New York Landlords:

• Late Rent – Demand for Payment
• Eviction Record Timeline
• New York How to Prepare for a Landlord Tenant Trial

New York State Specific Documents

• New York City Rent-Stabilized Rider (Form RA-LR1: This form must be included in all New York City Rental Agreements and renewal agreements for rent-controlled apartments.
• NYC Child Notice for Lead Paint Compliance: This addendum is required for New York City Landlords renting to families with children under the age of 6. It must be provided to Tenants annually - at the signing of the Lease and at the time of renewal.
• New York City Required Annual Notice - Window Guards and Lead Paint: Occupants in buildings with 3 or more units must sign this form annually and give it to their Landlord.
• NYC Lease Renewal for Rent Stabilized Housing: Landlords renewing a Lease with Tenants in rent-stabilized housing must use this form.
• NYC Increase in Rent (for Rent Controlled Units): New York City rent-controlled apartments have complex rules for raising rent. This form makes it EZ for Landlords to comply with all requirements.
• New York Demand For Rent 14-Day Notice: This form is for Landlords that have Tenants that are late with rent.

Pro Tip: It must be used before an eviction proceeding can be initiated.



• New York How To Prepare for a Landlord-Tenant Trial: This booklet is a great resource for New York Landlords preparing for a housing trial. It includes the rules and procedures Landlords will need.
• New York Notice to Vacate: This form should be used with Tenants that are violating the Lease but can cure the violation and remain in the property. This form provides Tenants with specifics regarding their Lease violation and the time that they have to cure the violation in order to avoid vacating the property.
• Buffalo Disclosure of Smoking Policy: The City of Buffalo requires Landlords to disclose a smoking policy. This form makes it EZ to do so and complies with Buffalo’s requirements
• Buffalo Rental Registry Information: Buffalo Landlords must register all rental properties. This form provides details on how Landlords do this.
• What Tenants Should Know About Indoor Allergens: New York City law requires that Landlords take steps to keep their Tenants’ homes free of pests and mold.
• New York City Indoor Allergen Disclosure: New York City Landlords of buildings with three or more Rental Units must comply with specific regulations to reduce the risk of indoor allergens like mold and pests. This form outlines those requirements and serves as a disclosure that documents a Landlord's compliance with all requirements.
• Buffalo Disclosure of Smoking Policy: The City of Buffalo in the State of New York requires the landlord to disclose a smoking policy, according to Chapter 264- Rental Dwelling Unit Registration.
• New York Sprinkler Disclosure: Landlords must disclose to the tenant whether there is a sprinkler system installed within the property or not.
• New York City Annual Stove Knob Cover Notice: NYC: Local Law 117 requires that the property owner of multiple dwellings provide stove knob covers for gas-powered stoves where the owner knows or reasonably should know that a child under six years of age resides.
• NYC Lease Renewal Form - EPTA Form RTP-8: This NYC Lease Renewal Form allows landlords to renew a lease with tenants that are enrolled within The Emergency Protection Act.

State-Specific Forms