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Landlord-Tenant2026-10-11

Can a Landlord Raise the Rent on a Month-to-Month Tenant in New York?

Yes. In many circumstances, a New York landlord can increase the rent on a month-to-month tenant, even if there is no written lease. However, the landlord must comply with applicable notice requirements, and the tenant may have additional protections under New York's Good Cause Eviction Law or other rent regulations.

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