How much notice must my landlord give to terminate my month-to-month tenancy?

What the Law Says

New York law sets clear rules for ending a month-to-month tenancy. The requirement depends on how long you’ve lived in the unit and whether the property is covered by rent stabilization or other regulations — but for most standard month-to-month rentals, the baseline rule applies.

Under New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL) § 232-c, a landlord must give a tenant at least 30 days’ written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy — regardless of whether the landlord states a reason.

This 30-day rule applies when the tenant has occupied the premises for less than one year. If the tenant has lived there for one year or more, the landlord must still provide 30 days’ notice — unless the tenancy is subject to rent stabilization or another regulatory scheme with different requirements.

The notice must be in writing and clearly state the termination date, which must be at least 30 days after the notice is served. It does not need to explain why the tenancy is ending.

Statutory Text

A tenancy from month to month may be terminated by either party giving thirty days' notice, in writing, to the other party.

— RPAPL § 232-c — Termination of month-to-month tenancy

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