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New York Lease Termination Notice Template

Create a New York lease termination notice online. The Standard notice sets the termination date, covers move-out and inspection, the security deposit return deadline, and the notice period New York law requires to end a month-to-month tenancy.

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New York rules built into this template

  • Notice period: A New York landlord who does not intend to renew or wishes to end a tenancy must give at least 30 days' notice if the tenant has occupied the unit for less than one year, 60 days for one to two years, and 90 days for two years or more (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c); a month-to-month tenancy outside New York City may be ended by at least one month's notice (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-b). Rent-stabilized and good-cause eviction rules may also apply.
  • Deposit return: within 14 days after the tenant vacates the premises (N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108).

What the Lease Termination Notice includes

  1. Notice of Termination
  2. Move-Out
  3. Move-Out Inspection
  4. Security Deposit
  5. State Notice Requirements
  6. No Waiver
  7. Compliance
  8. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease in New York?
A New York landlord who does not intend to renew or wishes to end a tenancy must give at least 30 days' notice if the tenant has occupied the unit for less than one year, 60 days for one to two years, and 90 days for two years or more (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c); a month-to-month tenancy outside New York City may be ended by at least one month's notice (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-b). Rent-stabilized and good-cause eviction rules may also apply.
What if the tenant does not move out by the termination date?
The landlord may not change the locks, remove belongings, or cut off utilities. Possession can be recovered only through the court eviction process required by state law.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Lease Termination Notice?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Lease Termination Notice for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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