30–90 daysNotice period30, 60 or 90 days for increases of 5% or more
Local optionRent controlLocal option (NYC rent stabilization, ETPA localities)
At renewalFixed-term leasesno mid-term increase unless the lease allows it
StatuteNew York referenceN.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 226-c, 238-a
What applies to your New York tenancy?
Notice, timing and any cap depend on the kind of tenancy. The period on each card is New York's minimum — your lease can require more, never less.
30–90 days
Month-to-month tenancy30, 60 or 90 days for increases of 5% or more. The increase starts on the first day of a rental period after the notice runs out.Sent in-app as a renewal offerAt renewal
Fixed-term leaseRent cannot change mid-term unless the lease has an escalation clause. Send the new rent with the renewal offer, before the term ends.Sent in-app as a renewal offerLocal option
Rent controlLocal option (NYC rent stabilization, ETPA localities). The cap sets the ceiling; the notice period still applies.See the New York rent-control pageAny
Timing that gets challengedAn increase soon after a repair request, complaint or protected activity reads as retaliation in most states. Document the business reason and apply it evenly across units.Reference wording
What a New York rent increase notice must contain
✓Every adult tenant's name and the unit addressName each person on the lease so the notice binds all of them.
✓Current rent, new rent, and the differenceState both amounts and the increase as a dollar figure; a percentage on its own invites a dispute over the math.
✓An effective date that starts a rental periodAfter the full 30–90 days has run, on the first of a period — an increase mid-period is unenforceable in most states.N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 226-c, 238-a
✓Statement that all other lease terms continueUnless you are changing them too; then the notice is a change of terms and must list every change.
✓Notice date and delivery methodHand delivery or mail unless the lease agrees to electronic notices. Mailed notices add time in transit in most states.
✓Landlord signature and a copy on fileKeep the dated copy and the delivery record with the lease.auto-logged
How it works
1 · Open the lease and choose RenewSet the new rent and the effective date. New York's 30–90 days minimum is checked against the date you pick.
2 · The renewal offer goes to the tenantDated, itemized and logged — that is the written notice. The tenant accepts on their phone.
3 · Rent and autopay update on the dateThe ledger, autopay and the lease record switch to the new amount on the effective date; nothing to re-enter.
New York rent increase FAQ
How much notice does New York require to raise rent?
30, 60 or 90 days for increases of 5% or more (N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 226-c, 238-a). A fixed-term lease cannot be raised mid-term unless the lease says so.
Is there a limit on how much I can raise rent in New York?
Local option (NYC rent stabilization, ETPA localities). See the New York rent-control page for the current cap and which units are covered.
When does the increase take effect?
On the first day of a rental period after the notice period has fully run. Serve it a few days early so mail transit does not push it into the next month.
Can I raise rent by email?
Only if the lease agrees to electronic notices. The in-app renewal offer is emailed and logged; print it for hand delivery where the lease requires paper.
What if the tenant refuses?
On a month-to-month tenancy the tenant can give their own notice (30–90 days in New York) and leave; if they stay past the effective date, the new rent applies.
Raise the rent the New York way — notice, date and record in one step
Sent as a renewal offer from the lease; autopay follows on the effective date. Free.
Notice periods are New York's statutory minimums as of 2026, reviewed against New York General Obligations Law § 7-108 (Security deposits). General information for landlords, not legal advice; cities with rent stabilization add their own rules.
