A New York month-to-month rental agreement is a legal document allowing a tenant to occupy a residential space on a monthly basis. This lease is automatically extended at the end of every month and will continue indefinitely until either the landlord or tenant decides to cancel it.
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Minimum Termination Period: The party wishing to terminate the lease must give 30 days’ notice if the property is situated within New York City [1] or one month’s advance notice if the property is outside of New York City. [2]
Rent Increase: No limit on increase; however, a 30-day written notice should be given for 5% or more increases. The landlord has the right to raise the rent as long as they follow the New York rent guidelines. [3]
For more disclosures and state regulations, visit our New York lease agreement page .
In New York, evicting month-to-month tenants requires landlords to give a written 30-day notice to terminate the tenancy. This notice must clearly state the termination date. If the tenant does not vacate by this date, the landlord must initiate a holdover proceeding in court to remove the tenant legally. Landlords must also comply with anti-retaliation laws, ensuring the eviction is not in response to tenants exercising their legal rights.
The New York Eviction Process details the steps for evicting a tenant.