NY · PDF template · $7.99 one-time
New York Pay-or-Quit Notice Template (PDF)
When rent is late in New York, landlords need a clear written notice before the next legal step. Create a pay-or-quit PDF with tenant, property, amount owed, and cure deadline.
Notice requirements in New York
Written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in New York is typically 30 days unless your lease or local ordinance specifies otherwise.
What a pay-or-quit notice should include
Landlord name and contact, tenant name, rental address, amount due (or violation described), cure or vacate deadline, and how to pay or remedy. Serve and keep proof of delivery — certified mail or process server where required.
After the notice period
If the tenant does not pay or cure by the deadline, New York law may allow filing in court — but only after proper notice. Never self-help evict (changing locks, shutting off utilities). Consult a local attorney.
Pair with your lease records
RentLedger lets you create the lease, track late rent in your ledger, then generate a pay-or-quit notice with matching names and addresses. One hub for renting paperwork.
Common questions
How many days notice for unpaid rent in New York?
Written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in New York is typically 30 days unless your lease or local ordinance specifies otherwise.
Pay-or-quit vs eviction notice — what's the difference?
A pay-or-quit (notice to quit) is the written demand landlords send before court. 'Eviction' usually means the court process after notice fails. This tool creates the pre-court notice PDF.
Can I pre-fill from my lease?
Yes — open the editor with ?prefill=lease if you created your lease in the same browser session.
Not legal advice — confirm New York landlord-tenant rules with a local attorney before serving notices or filing in court.