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How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant to move out in New York?
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30/60/90-day written notice before not renewing a lease
Notice: At least 90 days before the lease ends (30 days for occupancy under 1 year; 60 days for occupancy 1-2 years; 90 days for occupancy 2+ years or 2-year lease)
If you do not plan to renew, give written notice 30, 60, or 90 days before the lease ends depending on tenancy length.
"If you have lived in your apartment two or more years, or if you have a two-year lease, your landlord must provide you with 90 days advanced written notice before raising your rent or not renewing your lease;" ag.ny.gov
30/60/90-day written notice before not renewing a lease Verified
Deadline: At least 90 days before the lease ends (30 days for occupancy under 1 year; 60 days for occupancy 1-2 years; 90 days for occupancy 2+ years or 2-year lease)
If you do not plan to renew, give written notice 30, 60, or 90 days before the lease ends depending on tenancy length.
Who it covers: Non-rent-regulated units; same tiers as the rent-increase notice.
"If you have lived in your apartment two or more years, or if you have a two-year lease, your landlord must provide you with 90 days advanced written notice before raising your rent or not renewing your lease;" ag.ny.gov
Notes: Real Property Law § 226-c. NY statute text on nysenate.gov returned HTTP 403 to curl; rule sourced from the NY Attorney General's official guide instead. Good Cause Eviction law (RPL Article 6-A) may further restrict non-renewal in NYC and opted-in localities; small-landlord exemptions apply—not researched in this wave.
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Notice of automatic-renewal clause 15-30 days before tenant's deadline Verified
Deadline: Between 15 and 30 days before the date the tenant must give notice of intent not to renew
If the lease auto-renews, remind the tenant of that clause 15 to 30 days before their deadline to give notice of non-renewal.
Who it covers: Only leases containing an automatic renewal clause.
"the landlord must give the tenant advanced notice of the existence of this clause between 15 and 30 days before the tenant is required to notify the landlord of an intention not to renew the lease. (General Obligations Law § 5-905)." ag.ny.gov
Notes: NY statute text on nysenate.gov returned HTTP 403 to curl; rule sourced from the NY Attorney General's official guide instead.
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