AI New York Notice to Vacate

This document generates complete New York Notices to Vacate (also called termination notices or notices of non-renewal) that comply with New York Real Property Law (RPL) §§ 232-a and 232-b, the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA), and the Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL Article 6-A, effective April 20, 2024) where applicable.

A Notice to Vacate is used to terminate a month-to-month tenancy or to provide the required advance notice of non-renewal at the end of a fixed-term lease. It is distinct from (but often a prerequisite or companion to) the rent demand or eviction notices used in summary proceedings.

Key New York rules (per seed legal specification and verified sources):
- NYC (RPL § 232-a): 30-day written notice required before termination of a month-to-month tenancy.
- Outside NYC (RPL § 232-b): One-month notice, generally aligned with the rent payment period.
- Tenant-initiated termination: Tenant must generally provide 30 days' written notice to the landlord.
- Good Cause Eviction Law (statewide in covered localities as of 2024, with local opt-ins): In covered dwellings, landlords may not evict or refuse to renew without "good cause." The notice must state the permissible cause and include required disclosures.
- Rent-stabilized units have additional DHCR procedures and protections., -

NOTICE PERIOD TABLE, NEW YORK

LANDLORD-TO-TENANT NOTICE TO VACATE, NYC (30-DAY)

30-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE

STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF [[County]]

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

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

FROM: [[Landlord Full Name or Entity]]
[[Landlord Address]]
[[City]], New York [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] Email: [[Landlord Email]], -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned landlord hereby terminates your month-to-month tenancy (or elects not to renew your tenancy upon expiration of the current term ending [[Current Lease/Tenancy End Date]]) at the Premises described above.

Pursuant to New York Real Property Law § 232-a, you are required to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises on or before [[Vacate Date, 30 days from service]].

Grounds / Reason for Termination (if applicable):

[[State reason or "No-fault termination", but if Good Cause Eviction Law applies, the landlord must instead state a specific permissible good cause such as: failure to pay rent, material lease violation after cure opportunity, nuisance, illegal occupancy, owner use (with qualifications), demolition, withdrawal from rental market, or refusal of reasonable renewal offer.]]

Good Cause Eviction Disclosure (if Premises covered):
The Premises [[is / is not]] subject to the New York State Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL Article 6-A). [[If covered: "The landlord relies on the following good cause: [[specific enumerated good cause]]. A full Good Cause notice is attached or incorporated."]]

If you fail to vacate by the date specified, the landlord will commence a holdover summary proceeding in the appropriate court to recover possession of the Premises together with such other relief as may be awarded., -

LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT

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

LANDLORD-TO-TENANT NOTICE TO VACATE, OUTSIDE NYC (1-MONTH)

ONE-MONTH NOTICE TO VACATE

STATE OF NEW YORK

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

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

FROM: [[Landlord Name]]

Pursuant to New York Real Property Law § 232-b, you are hereby given one (1) month's notice that your month-to-month tenancy at the above Premises is terminated effective [[Vacate Date aligned with rent period, e.g. the last day of the next full rental month]].

You are required to vacate and surrender the Premises on or before that date. If the tenancy is covered by Good Cause Eviction protections in an opted-in locality, the landlord states the following permissible cause: [[Good Cause description]].

Failure to vacate will result in the commencement of appropriate legal proceedings.

Signature:

_____________________________________________
[[Landlord Name]] Date: [[Date]], -

TENANT-TO-LANDLORD NOTICE TO VACATE (30-DAY)

TENANT'S NOTICE TO VACATE / TERMINATE TENANCY

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Landlord Full Name or Entity]]
[[Landlord Address]]
[[City]], New York [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Current address: [[Property Address]]
[[City]], New York [[ZIP Code]]

Re: Termination of Tenancy at [[Property Address]]

Dear [[Landlord Name or "Landlord"]]:

Pursuant to New York law (RPL § 232-a for NYC or § 232-b outside NYC), I/we hereby provide written notice that I/we will vacate and surrender possession of the above-referenced Premises on or before [[Tenant Vacate Date, at least 30 days from service or 1 month aligned with rent period]].

I/we will return all keys, access devices, and leave the Premises in broom-clean condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Please provide a forwarding address for the security deposit accounting and final statements.

Tenant Signature(s):

_____________________________________________
[[Tenant Full Name(s)]] Date: [[Date Signed]]

[[Additional Tenant if joint]], -

GOOD CAUSE EVICTION REQUIREMENTS AND STATEMENT

In localities where the Good Cause Eviction Law applies (NYC and opted-in municipalities), a landlord seeking to terminate or not renew must:

1. Have "good cause" as defined in RPL Article 6-A § 216 (nonpayment, breach after cure, nuisance, illegal use, owner personal use with limits, demolition, withdrawal from market, refusal of reasonable renewal, etc.).
2. Provide the required Good Cause notice of applicability/inapplicability.
3. For certain no-fault grounds, offer relocation assistance or meet additional procedural requirements.

Sample Good Cause Statement to Include or Attach:

The unit [[is / is not]] covered by Good Cause Eviction. If covered, the landlord's stated cause is: [[Select and describe one: "Nonpayment of rent after proper demand"; "Material breach of lease after 10-day cure notice"; "Nuisance behavior causing substantial interference"; "Owner seeks to recover unit for personal use by qualifying family member with no suitable alternative unit"; "Good-faith intent to demolish"; "Good-faith withdrawal of unit from rental market"; or "Tenant refused reasonable renewal offer with proper advance notice."]]

Tenants in covered units have the right to remain absent good cause., -

METHOD OF SERVICE

Notices to vacate should be served in a manner that creates reliable proof of delivery, consistent with RPAPL § 735 or best practices for pre-litigation notices:

1. Personal delivery to the tenant or suitable person at the Premises.
2. Substituted service + mailing.
3. Conspicuous place (nail and mail) + certified mailing when diligent efforts for personal service fail.

Proof of Service Record:

Served on [[Service Date/Time]] by: [[Method details]]
Served by: [[Server Name / Process Server License #]]
Mailing details (if any): [[Certified Mail # or other]], -

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS AND NOTES

• This notice does not itself constitute an eviction. Court process is required to obtain a warrant of eviction.
• Rent-stabilized and rent-controlled tenants have additional rights; contact DHCR/HCR.
• Tenants who are 65+, disabled, victims of domestic violence, or servicemembers may have enhanced protections.
• Local rent control or just-cause ordinances in certain municipalities may impose additional requirements.
• Always retain copies of the notice and proof of service., -

DISCLAIMER

Sample template only. This is not legal advice and must be verified against current New York statutes (RPL §§ 232-a, 232-b, 226-c; RPAPL Article 7; RPL Article 6-A), any applicable local laws, and official court or agency forms before use. Good Cause rules and covered localities continue to evolve. Consult a New York attorney or appropriate agency.

Sources (as of 2026-06): RPL §§ 232-a, 232-b, 226-c; RPAPL §§ 711, 735; NY Attorney General Good Cause Eviction Law publication; nycourts.gov landlord-tenant resources.

*New York Notice to Vacate template, not professional legal advice. Verify with current law and obtain counsel.*