NYC Housing Court Glossary
Notice to Cure
Plain EnglishA warning to fix a lease violation — before eviction starts
Legal Definition
A predicate notice in a holdover case warning the tenant that they have violated their lease and must fix the violation within a set number of days. Must comply with HSTPA 2019 requirements.
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Practical Tip
You may have more time than you think. And if the notice has errors, it may be the key to getting the case dismissed.
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