14-day rent demand notice (NY landlord)

Before a landlord can bring a nonpayment proceeding in New York, they generally must serve a written 14-day demand for rent. This notice must be served properly — review the service rules or consult counsel.

The template

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FOURTEEN (14) DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR SURRENDER

To: [Tenant name(s)]
Address: [rental address, unit]
Date: [date]

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that rent for the above premises is due and unpaid in the amount of:

  [Month/period]        $[amount]
  [Month/period]        $[amount]
  Total due:            $[total]

You are required to pay the total amount due within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS of service of this notice, or to surrender possession of the premises.

If you fail to pay or surrender within 14 days, the landlord may commence a summary proceeding to recover possession and the rent due.

Payment may be made to: [name and address / method]

[Landlord / agent name]
[Address]

Replace the [bracketed] parts with your details.

Service must follow RPAPL requirements. This is a template, not legal advice — many landlords have an attorney handle nonpayment notices.

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