State notice rules
How do I serve a 14-day rent demand in New York?
Updated · By the Landlord Notice Mail team
Make a written demand for the rent giving at least 14 days' notice, and serve it under RPAPL 735: personal delivery, or substituted or conspicuous-place service followed by mailing. The demand must also say whether the unit is covered by New York's good cause eviction law.
| Item | Requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice period | At least 14 days | RPAPL 711(2) |
| Form | Written demand for the rent | RPAPL 711(2) |
| Good cause statement | Whether the unit is covered by the good cause eviction law | RPAPL 711(2) |
| Service | Personal, substituted, or conspicuous place plus mailing | RPAPL 735 |
| Earlier step | Certified-mail notice that rent wasn't received (after 5 days) | RPL 235-e(d) |
Where mailing fits
Mail alone is not service of a 14-day demand. When the demand is left with someone at the unit or affixed to the door, RPAPL 735 requires follow-up mailing, and that mailing is where an online certified mail service helps: you get the USPS receipt and tracking for your affidavit of service.
Quick answers
Can I mail a 14-day demand by certified mail only?
No. It must be served under RPAPL 735, where mailing follows personal, substituted or conspicuous-place delivery.
Is the 14-day demand the same as the 5-day certified notice?
No. The 5-day notice under RPL 235-e is a separate certified-mail notice that rent wasn't received.
Who can serve it?
Many landlords use a process server for the delivery part; check RPAPL 735 and your court's rules.
What to do next
Handle the mailing half of service with USPS Certified Mail and proof-of-mailing PDFs: $17.99 per notice, or 5 included on the $29/month Landlord plan.
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