How much notice to end a month-to-month lease in New York?
In New York, a tenant must give 1 month's notice (ending on a rent due date) to end a month-to-month lease, and a landlord must give 30, 60 or 90 days' notice, depending on how long the tenancy has lasted.
Enter your notice date below for the earliest move-out date.
In New York, a tenant must give at least 1 month's notice to end a month-to-month lease.
What the law says (tenant): 1 month
Month-to-month only; your lease or city may require more.
Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 226-c, 232-b · All New York tenant law rules
What the law says in New York
tenant: 1 month
landlord: 30 days if tenancy under 1 year; 60 days for 1-2 years; 90 days for 2 years or more.
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New York move-out notice questions
How much notice does a tenant have to give to end a month-to-month lease in New York?
1 month
How much notice does a landlord have to give to end a month-to-month tenancy in New York?
30 days if tenancy under 1 year; 60 days for 1-2 years; 90 days for 2 years or more.
What is the earliest move-out date in New York?
With 1 month's notice (ending on a rent due date), count from the day the notice is delivered and move out on the first rent due date on or after that. Use the calculator on this page for your exact date.
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General information only, not legal advice. Cities can add their own rules, and laws change; always check the linked source.