Laws
Good Cause Eviction Law
For certain tenancies in New York City and other municipalities that opt in, landlords must have a “good cause” reason for evicting their tenant.[3]
Good cause includes a tenant’s failure to pay rent, provided the landlord has not unreasonably increased rent, a tenant’s violation of any lease term, the landlord’s intent to demolish or otherwise remove the property from the market, and for several other reasons. (See the full list of good cause reasons for eviction and the tenancies/housing to which it is applicable HERE on the NYC gov website.)
Notice of Applicability of Good Cause Eviction Law – All landlords issuing a written demand for past-due rent must attach a notice disclosing whether the Good Cause Eviction Law applies or does not apply to the tenancy.[4]
Delivery Options (3)
- Delivering the notice personally to the tenant;
- Delivering a copy of the notice to a person “of suitable age and discretion” who also lives at the property; or
- Posting a copy of the notice in a prominent place on the property, or placing a copy under the entrance door of the dwelling.[5]
If the notice is delivered by either option 2 or option 3, it must also be mailed to the tenant by both registered/certified mail and first-class mail within one day of the delivery.
Waiver of Landlord’s Right to Terminate
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