FOURTEEN-DAY RENT DEMAND NOTICE
(New York)
[// GUIDANCE: This notice is governed by New York Real Property Law and Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL). For nonpayment of rent, New York requires a FOURTEEN (14) DAY RENT DEMAND before filing a nonpayment proceeding, per RPAPL § 711(2). IMPORTANT: New York has extensive tenant protections. NYC has rent stabilization laws. The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 significantly enhanced tenant rights. The Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 2024) provides additional protections. Verify all requirements, including local ordinances, before use.]
[// GUIDANCE: PRE-NOTICE REQUIREMENT - Before sending a 14-day rent demand, landlords should send a preliminary letter via CERTIFIED MAIL informing the tenant that rent has not been received, at least 5 days after the rent due date. If tenant confirms nonpayment or does not reply, the landlord may then serve the 14-day rent demand.]
NOTICE INFORMATION
Date of Notice: [DATE]
Tenant Name(s): [TENANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]
Rental Property Address:
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY], New York [ZIP CODE]
[UNIT/APT NUMBER, if applicable]
FOURTEEN-DAY RENT DEMAND
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law Section 711(2), demand is hereby made for payment of the following rent within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS from the date of service of this notice:
RENT DUE
| Rental Period | Amount Due |
|---|---|
| [MONTH/YEAR] | $[AMOUNT] |
| [MONTH/YEAR] | $[AMOUNT] |
| [MONTH/YEAR] | $[AMOUNT] |
| TOTAL RENT DUE | $[TOTAL] |
[// GUIDANCE: Include ONLY rent. Do NOT include late fees, legal fees, or other charges. Including non-rent charges may invalidate the demand.]
DEMAND FOR PAYMENT
You are hereby required to pay the total rent due of $[TOTAL] within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS from the date of service of this demand, or the landlord will commence a NONPAYMENT PROCEEDING against you in the appropriate court to recover possession of the premises.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment must be made to:
Name: [LANDLORD NAME OR MANAGING AGENT]
Address: [ADDRESS]
Phone: [PHONE NUMBER]
Acceptable Payment Methods: [CHECK / MONEY ORDER / CERTIFIED FUNDS / ELECTRONIC PAYMENT]
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICES - YOUR RIGHTS AS A NEW YORK TENANT
Right to Pay Rent
If you pay the full amount of rent demanded within fourteen (14) days from service of this notice, the landlord cannot commence a nonpayment proceeding based on this demand.
Good Cause Eviction Protection (Effective April 2024)
If your dwelling is covered by New York's Good Cause Eviction law, you have additional protections against eviction. Contact a housing attorney or tenant organization to determine if you are covered.
Rent Regulated Tenants
If your apartment is rent stabilized or rent controlled (primarily in NYC), you have additional rights. The landlord may only collect the legal regulated rent.
Right to Counsel (NYC)
If you live in New York City and your income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, you may be entitled to FREE legal representation in Housing Court eviction proceedings. Call 311 for information.
Emergency Rental Assistance
You may be eligible for rental assistance. Contact:
- New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
- Local Department of Social Services
- 2-1-1 Helpline
Warranty of Habitability
Under New York Real Property Law § 235-b, the landlord must maintain the premises in a habitable condition. You may have defenses if there are serious conditions affecting health and safety.
Retaliation Prohibited
New York Real Property Law § 223-b prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights.
Security Deposit
Your security deposit is governed by NY General Obligations Law § 7-103 et seq.
Military Personnel
Servicemembers on active duty have additional rights under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq.).
LEGAL RESOURCES
- NYC Housing Court Help Center: 646-386-5554
- Legal Aid Society: (212) 577-3300
- Legal Services NYC: 917-661-4500
- NYS Courts Self-Help: nycourts.gov/courthelp
- NY State Bar Lawyer Referral: (800) 342-3661
- Met Council on Housing (Tenant Hotline): (212) 979-0611
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
This demand is made without waiving any rights or remedies of the Landlord, all of which are expressly reserved.
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that a copy of this Fourteen-Day Rent Demand was served upon the above-named Tenant(s) on [DATE OF SERVICE] by the following method:
☐ Personal delivery (in hand) to Tenant
☐ Delivery to a person of suitable age and discretion at the residence, AND mailing by regular mail
☐ Affixing to the door of the premises (conspicuous place) AND mailing by regular mail ("nail and mail")
[// GUIDANCE: RPAPL § 735 specifies methods of service. "Nail and mail" service requires both posting AND mailing. Proper service is essential - defective service is a common defense.]
LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE
Landlord/Authorized Agent Name: [PRINT NAME]
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: [DATE]
Address:
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE NUMBER]
Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS]
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
(Required for court filing)
STATE OF NEW YORK )
) ss.:
COUNTY OF [COUNTY])
I, [SERVER NAME], being duly sworn, depose and say:
I am over 18 years of age and not a party to this proceeding.
On [DATE OF SERVICE], at approximately [TIME], I served the above Fourteen-Day Rent Demand on [TENANT NAME(S)] at [ADDRESS] by:
☐ Personal delivery to the tenant
☐ Delivering to [NAME], a person of suitable age and discretion at the premises, and mailing a copy by regular mail on [DATE MAILED]
☐ Affixing a copy to the door of the premises in a conspicuous place at [TIME], and mailing a copy by regular mail on [DATE MAILED]
___________________________________
Signature of Server
Sworn to before me this ___ day of __________, 20__
___________________________________
Notary Public
This notice is intended to comply with New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law § 711(2). New York has extensive tenant protections and complex procedural requirements. Local laws in NYC and other municipalities may impose additional requirements. This template does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed New York attorney for guidance specific to your situation.