AI New York Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

This document produces a complete New York Lease Renewal or Rent Increase Notice compliant with Real Property Law (RPL) § 226-c (as enacted by the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, effective June 2019) and related provisions. For rent-stabilized units in New York City, it also references Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) orders and DHCR renewal processes (Form RTP-8 and related).

The notice is required when a landlord intends to increase rent by 5% or more or does not intend to renew an existing tenancy. Timing is mandatory even for free-market units (no statutory rent cap applies to most free-market tenancies). Proper advance written notice is a prerequisite; failure to provide timely notice can affect the landlord's ability to collect the increased rent or pursue non-renewal., -

NOTICE TIMING REQUIREMENTS, RPL § 226-c

The required notice period is determined by the length of the tenant's occupancy (or the lease term, whichever governs under the statute):

Important notes on timing:
- The notice must be given before the current lease expires.
- For increases of less than 5%, the statutory 226-c notice may not be triggered, but best practice and any lease terms still require reasonable advance notice.
- In Good Cause Eviction covered localities, additional notice and justification requirements apply for increases exceeding the reasonableness threshold (generally 5% + CPI, capped at 10% presumptively unreasonable)., -

RENT-STABILIZED vs. FREE-MARKET DISTINCTIONS

Rent-Stabilized Units (NYC and certain outside areas):
- Annual rent increases are governed by Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) orders issued each year.
- Landlords must use or reference official renewal forms such as DHCR Form RTP-8 (Renewal Lease Form) or equivalent.
- Increases are limited to the RGB percentage for the applicable lease term (1-year or 2-year).
- Tenants have the right to select 1-year or 2-year renewal in most cases.
- Proper service and record-keeping with DHCR are required.

Free-Market / Unregulated Units:
- No statutory cap on rent increases.
- However, RPL § 226-c timing rules apply strictly for any increase of 5% or greater or for non-renewal.
- The lease itself may contain additional notice requirements., -

SAMPLE LEASE RENEWAL / RENT INCREASE NOTICE, 30-DAY VERSION (Tenancy < 1 Year)

LEASE RENEWAL AND RENT INCREASE NOTICE

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Premises: [[Property Address]], [[City]], New York [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], New York [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Re: Renewal of Tenancy at the Above Premises, Current Lease Term Ending [[Current Lease End Date]]

Dear [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]:

Pursuant to New York Real Property Law § 226-c, this letter constitutes written notice that the landlord offers to renew your tenancy upon the following terms and conditions.

Current Lease Terms:
- Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]
- Lease Term: [[Current Lease Term Length e.g. 12 months]]
- Lease Expiration: [[Current Lease End Date]]

Proposed New Terms (Effective [[Proposed Effective Date]]):
- New Monthly Rent: $[[New Monthly Rent]]
- Rent Increase Amount: $[[Increase Amount]] ([[Increase Percentage]]%)
- New Lease Term: [[Proposed New Lease Term e.g. 12 months or 24 months]]

This proposed increase is [[greater than / equal to 5%]] of the current rent. Accordingly, this notice is being provided at least thirty (30) days in advance as required by RPL § 226-c because your tenancy has been less than one (1) year.

If you wish to renew, please sign and return one copy of the enclosed renewal lease (or the DHCR RTP-8 form if the unit is rent-stabilized) to the landlord at the address above no later than [[Response Deadline, e.g. 10 days before expiration]].

If you do not wish to renew, you must vacate the Premises by the end of the current lease term. Failure to vacate may result in the commencement of a holdover proceeding.

If this unit is subject to rent stabilization, the increase is in accordance with the current RGB order for the period [[RGB Order Year/Period]] and you retain all rights under the Rent Stabilization Law and Code., -

LANDLORD / AGENT

_____________________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title]]
Date: [[Date Signed]], -

SAMPLE LEASE RENEWAL / RENT INCREASE NOTICE, 60-DAY VERSION (Tenancy 1, 2 Years)

LEASE RENEWAL AND RENT INCREASE NOTICE

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Premises: [[Property Address]], [[City]], New York [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], New York [[ZIP Code]]

Re: Renewal Offer, Current Tenancy / Lease Ending [[Current Lease End Date]]

Pursuant to RPL § 226-c, you are hereby given at least sixty (60) days' written notice of the following:

Current Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]

Proposed New Rent (effective on or after [[Proposed Effective Date]]): $[[New Monthly Rent]]

Increase: $[[Increase Amount]] which equals [[Increase Percentage]]% over current rent.

Proposed Term: [[1-year or 2-year renewal option as applicable]]

Because you have occupied the unit for at least one (1) year but less than two (2) years (or hold a lease of corresponding length), sixty days' advance notice is provided.

Rent-Stabilized Unit Addendum (if applicable):
The unit is [[rent-stabilized / not rent-stabilized]]. If stabilized, this renewal is offered in accordance with the current applicable RGB percentage guideline order. You may choose a one-year or two-year lease term. The legal regulated rent and any required riders are set forth in the accompanying renewal form (DHCR RTP-8 or equivalent).

Tenant Response: Please indicate your acceptance by signing and returning the renewal documents within the time required by the lease or statute. Non-response or failure to vacate may lead to further legal action., -

Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent

_____________________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
Date: [[Date Signed]], -

SAMPLE LEASE RENEWAL / RENT INCREASE NOTICE, 90-DAY VERSION (Tenancy ≥ 2 Years)

LEASE RENEWAL AND RENT INCREASE NOTICE

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OCCUPANTS
Premises: [[Property Address]], [[City]], New York [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], New York [[ZIP Code]]
Phone / Email: [[Contact Info]]

Pursuant to RPL § 226-c, because you have occupied the Premises for two (2) years or more (or hold a lease term of at least two years), the landlord provides you with at least ninety (90) days' written notice prior to the expiration of your current lease term ending [[Current Lease End Date]].

Current Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]

Proposed New Monthly Rent effective [[New Term Start Date]]: $[[New Monthly Rent]]
Dollar Increase: $[[Dollar Increase]]
Percentage Increase: [[Percentage]]%

Lease Term Offered: [[12 months / 24 months]]

Additional Terms or Changes: [[Describe any other proposed changes to lease terms, e.g., "No material changes to other lease provisions except the rent amount and updated Good Cause applicability disclosure."]]

If the Premises is covered by the Good Cause Eviction Law, this notice is accompanied by the required disclosure of coverage status and justification for any increase above the reasonableness threshold.

If this is a rent-stabilized tenancy, the increase does not exceed the RGB-approved percentage for the renewal period [[RGB Year]]. A completed renewal lease form will be provided upon request or as required.

Your Options:
1. Accept the renewal by signing and returning the enclosed renewal lease documents by [[Tenant Response Deadline]].
2. Decline to renew and vacate the Premises on or before the end of the current term.
3. Negotiate different terms in writing (any agreed changes must be documented).

Failure to respond or vacate may result in the landlord treating the tenancy as non-renewed and commencing appropriate proceedings., -

LANDLORD SIGNATURE

_____________________________________________
[[Landlord Full Legal Name or Entity]]
By: [[Signatory Name and Title]]
Date: [[Date of Notice / Signing]], -

REQUIRED CONTENT CHECKLIST FOR COMPLIANT NOTICE

A proper RPL § 226-c notice should contain at minimum:

1. Clear statement that it is a notice of rent increase or non-renewal.
2. Identification of the parties and the exact Premises address.
3. Current rent amount and proposed new rent amount (with dollar and percentage increase shown).
4. Effective date of any change.
5. Length of the notice period being given and the statutory basis (RPL § 226-c).
6. Tenant response instructions and deadline.
7. For rent-stabilized units: reference to RGB guidelines and any required form (RTP-8).
8. Good Cause Eviction applicability disclosure when required (RPL § 231-c or Article 6-A).
9. Signature of landlord or authorized agent.
10. Proof-of-service documentation (method and date)., -

PROOF OF SERVICE

This notice was served on [[Date of Service]] by the following method (RPAPL § 735 or as permitted for pre-litigation notices):

[[Describe: e.g. "Personal delivery to tenant at the Premises" or "Certified mail, return receipt requested, to tenant at Premises address and last known address"]]

Server / Deliverer: [[Name of Person or Process Server]]
Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________, -

DISCLAIMER

This is a sample template for educational and illustrative purposes. It is not legal advice. Requirements under RPL § 226-c, Good Cause Eviction Law, rent stabilization laws, and local rules (including NYC-specific rules) must be verified with current statutes and official forms. Rent-stabilized renewals require specific DHCR forms and procedures. Consult a New York-licensed attorney or the appropriate housing agency (DHCR/HCR) before using or serving any notice. Statutory references are current as of 2026-06.

Key sources: RPL § 226-c; NY Senate / Assembly text of HSTPA; NYC Rent Guidelines Board resources; NY Attorney General Good Cause publications; official DHCR renewal forms.

*New York Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice template, not professional legal advice. Verify locally and keep current.*