How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in New York?

In New York, a landlord must give a written demand and allow 14 days to pay before starting a nonpayment case. This is N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c; RPAPL § 711(2); RPL § 235-e(d).

WhatNew York
Days to pay after the demand14 days

Notes

Rent increases of 5 % or more and non-renewals need 30 / 60 / 90 days by length of tenancy. Entry: no state statute — 24 hours is customary (NYC HMC § 27-2008 requires reasonable notice). A 14-day written rent demand precedes any nonpayment proceeding.

Source

N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c; RPAPL § 711(2); RPL § 235-e(d) — last checked 2026-09-15.

This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.

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