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Non-renewal and termination notice
Notice periods for ending or not renewing a lease or periodic tenancy, and notices required before eviction steps.
| Where | Rule | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 30/60/90-day written notice before not renewing a lease | 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) | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Maryland | 60 days' written notice to terminate (term lease or month-to-month); 90 days year-to-year | At least 60 days before the lease ends (90 days for year-to-year tenancy) | verified, high confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| New York | Notice of automatic-renewal clause 15-30 days before tenant's deadline | Between 15 and 30 days before the date the tenant must give notice of intent not to renew | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Massachusetts | Notice to end (or change terms of) a tenancy at will: rental period or 30 days, whichever is longer | At least one full rental period or 30 days before the tenancy ends, whichever is longer (dated 31 days ahead to cover a full monthly rent period; three months' notice if rent is paid less often than every three months) | verified, high confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Pennsylvania | Notice to quit at end of term: 15 days (lease 1 year or less/indeterminate) or 30 days (lease over 1 year) | At least 15 days before the lease ends (15 days for lease term 1 year or less / month-to-month; 30 days for lease term over 1 year) | verified, high confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Cambridge, MA | Give the Guide when taking legal steps to end a tenancy (notice to quit / summary process) | With a notice to quit or when starting summary process | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Philadelphia, PA | Notice of Rights for Tenants at least 30 days before any eviction step | At least 30 days before taking any step toward eviction | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
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