Compliant 14-day rent demand notices that meet strict NYC Housing Court requirements
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A rent demand notice is the mandatory first step before filing a nonpayment eviction petition in NYC. This notice gives your tenant 14 days (or the notice period specified in the lease) to pay all rent owed before you can proceed to Housing Court.
The notice must include specific legal language, an exact calculation of rent owed, payment instructions, and warnings about potential eviction. Any error in the rent demand can invalidate your entire case.
Housing Court will dismiss your nonpayment case if your rent demand is defective. Common errors include:
A dismissed case means starting over: new rent demand, new waiting period, more lost rent.
Our experts prepare compliant rent demands that withstand scrutiny. Don't risk your case with DIY forms.
Month-by-month breakdown of unpaid rent, showing the period, amount due, and total owed
Where, when, and how tenant must pay (specific address, hours, accepted payment methods)
Required statutory warnings about eviction proceedings if rent is not paid
14 days for month-to-month tenants, or notice period specified in lease (never less than 14 days)
Exact address and apartment number
Compliant delivery method with proper affidavit of service
Rent demand shows $5,000 owed, but petition shows $5,200. Case dismissed. Tenant gets extra months rent-free.
Adding late fees or utilities to rent demand. Nonpayment cases are for rent only. Case dismissed.
"Pay at my office" without address or hours. Court says tenant had no reasonable way to cure. Dismissed.
Mailed rent demand without proper certificate. No proof of service = no case. Must start over.
Our rent demands are triple-checked for accuracy and compliance. Start your case on solid footing.
Serve rent demand notice on tenant
Tenant has 14 days to pay in full
If unpaid, you can file nonpayment petition
Court schedules initial appearance
Court appearance, possible settlement or trial
Important: The 14-day period starts the day after service. If served incorrectly, the clock never starts and your petition will be invalid.
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