Outside New York City, either landlord or tenant may terminate a holdover tenancy by notifying the other at least how many days before expiration?

• A. 30 days
• B. 60 days
• C. 15 days
• D. 90 days

Answer: (A)

When a lease ends but the tenant stays on, the situation becomes a holdover tenancy. To end it, the notice must match the length of the rental period. Outside New York City, a holdover is treated as a month-to-month tenancy, so at least 30 days’ notice before the expiration of the term is required. This gives the other party a reasonable window to make arrangements and prevents abrupt disruptions. Longer notices (like 60 or 90 days) aren’t required outside the city, and a very short notice (like 15 days) wouldn’t align with the monthly period. (Note: New York City has a longer notice requirement, but outside NYC the rule is 30 days.)