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How much notice does a landlord have to give for unpaid rent in New York?

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Unpaid rent: a written 14-day rent demand before a nonpayment proceeding

Notice: A written rent demand giving at least 14 days to pay or give up possession

Before starting a nonpayment proceeding, the landlord must serve a written demand for the rent giving at least fourteen days' notice to pay the rent or give up possession.

"rent has been made with at least fourteen days' notice requiring, in the alternative, the payment of the rent, or the possession of the premises,"
nysenate.gov

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New York rules on this topic

Unpaid rent: a written 14-day rent demand before a nonpayment proceeding Verified

Deadline: A written rent demand giving at least 14 days to pay or give up possession

Before starting a nonpayment proceeding, the landlord must serve a written demand for the rent giving at least fourteen days' notice to pay the rent or give up possession.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: New York · Topic: Notice for unpaid rent

"rent has been made with at least fourteen days' notice requiring, in the alternative, the payment of the rent, or the possession of the premises,"
nysenate.gov

Notes: N.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 711(2).

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