Rent increase laws in New York
Know if it's legal before you pay it
I rent in .
Rent goes from $ to $.
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+16.7%
+$300 a month · $3,600 a year
I got days' notice. I've lived here years.
- New York has no statewide cap. Your city might, and rent can't rise mid-lease.
- Notice for a raise this size depends on how long you've lived there. Add your years above.
- New York requires 30 days' written notice for this raise.
What to do: ask for the increase in writing and keep the notice. If it breaks a cap or skips notice, you can push back.
› New York fine print
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.
General info, not legal advice. City rent control can be stricter, and some units are exempt.
The rules at a glance
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
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 in your city.
Either way, your rent is generally locked for a fixed-term lease. A landlord can't raise it mid-lease unless the lease allows it.
How much, and how soon
The cap
Only a few states limit how much rent can rise each year. Many cities have their own limits.
The notice
Usually 30 days in writing. Often more for big raises. Short notice can void it.
Good to know
How much can my landlord raise rent?+
In most states, there's no limit. A few, like California and Oregon, cap yearly raises. Many cities have their own rules.
How much notice do I need?+
Usually 30 days in writing. Big raises often need more. California requires 90 for raises over 10%.
Can rent go up mid-lease?+
Usually not. A fixed-term lease locks your rent unless it says otherwise.
What if I didn't get proper notice?+
The raise may not hold. Ask for it in writing and keep the notice.
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