How to send a late rent notice in New York

In New York, a late rent notice must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested (N.Y. RPAPL §711(2); §735). The recipient has 14 days.

Last reviewed September 21, 2026 · Business research, not legal advice.

Requirement	New York late rent notice
Delivery method	Certified mail, return receipt requested (required) — Cortul also sends a First-Class copy.
Notice period	14 days (calendar days)
Deemed received	When it is served
Notice must include	Written 14-day demand stating the rent owed and the date by which it must be paid Attach the Good Cause Eviction disclosure required by RPL §231-c
If refused or unclaimed	keep the certified record.
Statutes	N.Y. RPAPL §711(2); §735

Step by step

Write the notice with every required element (the New York template in Cortul already has them).
Verify the recipient's mailing address with USPS.
Serve it the way New York law requires (hand delivery or posting at the property or substituted service); mail alone doesn't serve it. Record the service in Cortul, which also mails a First-Class copy.
Keep the acceptance record, tracking history and the signed return receipt.
Calendar the deadline from the mailing date.