Notice to Vacate · NY
New York notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in New York, cited to NY Real Prop. Law § 226-c.
At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 30 days (under 1 year); 60 days (1–2 years); 90 days (2+ years)
- Landlord notice
- 30 days (under 1 year); 60 days (1–2 years); 90 days (2+ years)
- Just cause required
- No (New York City and any municipality that opts in is subject to the Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL Art. 6-A, eff. April 20, 2024), which requires just cause for most residential tenancies in those localities.)
- Statute
- NY Real Prop. Law § 226-c
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in New York?
In New York, a tenant must provide 30 days (under 1 year); 60 days (1–2 years); 90 days (2+ years) written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (NY Real Prop. Law § 226-c, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in New York?
In New York, a landlord must give 30 days (under 1 year); 60 days (1–2 years); 90 days (2+ years) written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (NY Real Prop. Law § 226-c.) New York City and any municipality that opts in is subject to the Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL Art. 6-A, eff. April 20, 2024), which requires just cause for most residential tenancies in those localities.
Does New York require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. New York does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under NY Real Prop. Law § 226-c.
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