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.
Legal Requirements for Month-to-Month Leases
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]
Required Disclosures
- Flood Risk
- Sprinkler System.
- Copy of the Lease.
For more disclosures and state regulations, visit our New York lease agreement page .
New York Month-to-Month Eviction
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.
