What is the difference between a predicate notice and a petition?

A predicate notice — like a 3-day rent demand or 30-day notice to vacate — is the pre-litigation notice required before a landlord can petition Housing Court. The petition is the actual court filing that initiates the summary proceeding. Both require proper service.

Can you serve a commercial tenant notice?

Yes. Commercial landlord-tenant proceedings have different notice periods and service rules from residential. Tell us the type of tenancy when you submit your order.

What happens if the tenant is not home when service is attempted?

Under RPAPL 735, if personal delivery fails, we can affix the notice to the door and mail a copy. This is legally effective if completed in accordance with the statute. Our affidavit documents the manner of service.

Process Serving

Landlord and Tenant Document Service in New York

New York landlord-tenant proceedings in Housing Court require precisely served predicate notices, petitions, and court papers at every stage. The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act has added complexity to notice requirements, and courts routinely dismiss proceedings for service defects. We serve landlord and tenant documents in compliance with RPAPL and CPLR requirements.

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What we do

How we handle landlord and tenant documents

We serve the full range of landlord and tenant documents: predicate notices, holdover and non-payment petitions, court orders, and enforcement papers. Service is completed in accordance with RPAPL 735 and CPLR 308, with a notarized affidavit of service returned on completion.

Timeline

Predicate notice service is typically completed in 1 to 3 business days. Court petition service follows the same 3-to-7-day standard as other process.

Pricing

Landlord and Tenant notice service is $175, including a notarized affidavit. Standard residential process serving tiers apply to petition and court paper service.

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FAQ

Questions about serving landlord and tenant documents

What is the difference between a predicate notice and a petition?: A predicate notice — like a 3-day rent demand or 30-day notice to vacate — is the pre-litigation notice required before a landlord can petition Housing Court. The petition is the actual court filing that initiates the summary proceeding. Both require proper service.
Can you serve a commercial tenant notice?: Yes. Commercial landlord-tenant proceedings have different notice periods and service rules from residential. Tell us the type of tenancy when you submit your order.
What happens if the tenant is not home when service is attempted?: Under RPAPL 735, if personal delivery fails, we can affix the notice to the door and mail a copy. This is legally effective if completed in accordance with the statute. Our affidavit documents the manner of service.

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