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§ 232-B — SECTION 232-B Notification to terminate monthly tenancy or tenancy from month to month outside the city of New York

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What is NY RPL § 232-B?

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This section outlines the requirements for terminating a monthly tenancy or tenancy from month to month for properties located outside of New York City. It specifies that a tenant or non-residential landlord must provide at least one month's notice prior to termination. Applies to landlords and tenants of properties outside NYC.

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§ 232-B SECTION 232-B Notification to terminate monthly tenancy or tenancy from month to month outside the city of New York

RPL § 232-B

§ 232-b. Notification to terminate monthly tenancy or tenancy from month to month outside the city of New York. A monthly tenancy or tenancy from month to month of any lands or buildings located outside of the city of New York may be terminated by the tenant or for a tenancy other than a residential tenancy the landlord, upon the tenant's or non-residential landlord's notifying the landlord or non-residential tenant at least one month before the expiration of the term of the tenant's election to terminate; provided, however, that no notification shall be necessary to terminate a tenancy for a definite term.

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