14 days nonpayment notice.
Nonpayment now requires a 14-day written demand before filing. No-cause termination notice scales with tenancy length: 30 days (under 1 year), 60 days (1–2 years), or 90 days (2+ years).
What this means for you: Only a court and a marshal/sheriff can evict you. Lockouts and utility shutoffs are illegal and criminal in New York.
Your next step: Note the notice date and tenancy length to confirm the right period was used. NYC tenants can seek free counsel under Right to Counsel.
Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c; RPAPL § 711. Reviewed 2026-06-16.
More New York rights: New York security deposit · New York repairs · New York entry notice · New York rent increase.
Eviction in nearby states: New Jersey (no fixed period nonpayment notice) · Pennsylvania (10 days nonpayment notice) · Connecticut (3 days nonpayment notice) · Massachusetts (14 days nonpayment notice).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026