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Rent increase laws in New York
How much notice a landlord must give, whether there's a cap, and how to check if your specific increase is legal.
Notice required
30 days
Up to 90 days for increases of 5%+, scaling with how long you've lived there.
Statewide rent cap
None
No statewide cap, but your city may have local rent control.
For increases under 5%, standard notice applies. For increases of 5% or more (or a non-renewal), NY requires longer notice scaled to how long you've lived there (RPL §226-c): 30 days under 1 year, 60 days for 1–2 years, 90 days for 2+ years.
Source: N.Y. Real Property Law §226-c · reviewed Jul 3, 2026
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Can my landlord raise my rent in New York?
In New York, a landlord generally must give at least 30 days' written notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy. For increases of 5% or more, notice instead scales with how long you've lived there - up to 90 days for longer-term tenants. New York has no statewide cap on how much rent can go up, so the main protections are proper notice and any local rent-control rules in your city.
Either way, your rent is generally locked for the length of a fixed-term lease - a landlord can't raise it mid-lease unless the lease specifically allows it. Enter your numbers below to see whether your increase and its notice look legal.
New York requires longer notice for bigger increases the longer you've lived there.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can my landlord raise my rent?
In most U.S. states there's no cap on how much rent can rise between leases or for month-to-month tenancies. The main exceptions are California and Oregon, which have statewide limits, plus many cities with local rent control.
How much notice must a landlord give for a rent increase?
Usually at least 30 days in writing, and often more for large increases or in certain states (California requires 90 days for increases over 10%). Improper notice can make an increase invalid.
Can my landlord raise rent in the middle of my lease?
Generally no. If you're in a fixed-term lease, your rent is locked for the term unless the lease specifically allows a mid-term increase.
Is my rent increase legal if I didn't get proper notice?
Even where the amount is allowed, the landlord usually must give correct written notice. If they skipped or shortened it, the increase may not be enforceable - ask them to justify it in writing and keep the notice.
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