New York Lease Agreements
Create a legally compliant New York lease agreement that includes all state-required disclosures and clauses. Choose the document type that fits your rental situation, fill out the guided form, and download your professional PDF for $7.99.
Residential Lease Agreement
Standard fixed-term lease for houses, apartments, condos, and other residential properties.
Includes all New York required disclosures and complies with New York Real Property Law.
Create Residential Lease AgreementMonth-to-Month Rental Agreement
Flexible agreement that auto-renews monthly. Ideal for short-term or indefinite tenancies.
30 days written notice if tenancy is less than 1 year; 60 days if 1 - 2 years; 90 days if 2+ years (RPL § 226-c, effective 2019) landlord notice and 30 days tenant notice required in New York.
Create Month-to-Month Rental AgreementRoom Rental Agreement
Agreement for renting a single room in a shared house or apartment. Covers shared spaces and house rules.
Covers New York-specific habitability and entry notice requirements (No specific statutory requirement; reasonable advance notice is implied).
Create Room Rental AgreementSublease Agreement
Agreement for a tenant to sublet all or part of their rental to a new occupant.
Sublease rules in New York typically require landlord written consent. Document includes consent clause.
Create Sublease AgreementNew York Lease Law Requirements Summary
New York landlord-tenant law is governed by the New York Real Property Law (RPL) §§ 220 - 238; New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL); New York General Obligations Law (GOL) § 7-103; Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019. Landlords must provide required disclosures including Lead-based paint disclosure (federal law, pre-1978 housing), Bedbug infestation history - landlord must provide written disclosure of known bedbug history in the unit and building for the past year (NY Admin Code § 27-2018.1, NYC only, but best practice statewide), Flooding disclosure - landlord must disclose if unit is in a FEMA flood zone or has flooded in the past 5 years (RPL § 231-b), and more. Security deposits are capped at 1 month rent (as of June 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act) and must be returned within 14 days of tenancy termination. A 5-day grace period is required before late fees may be charged. New York has rent control laws in some jurisdictions: New York City and many municipalities have rent stabilization covering buildings built before 1974 with 6+ units. The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (2019) strengthened protections statewide. Some units in NYC remain under older rent control (pre-1969 buildings, continuous tenancy since 1974). Outside NYC, municipalities may have their own rent stabilization laws (e.g., Nassau, Westchester, Albany).. Our documents are designed to comply with New York law and include all required provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a written lease agreement in New York?
While oral agreements may be enforceable for short-term leases, New York law strongly favors written lease agreements. A written lease protects both landlord and tenant by clearly documenting terms, responsibilities, and required disclosures under the New York Real Property Law. New York requires landlords to include specific disclosures such as Lead-based paint disclosure (federal law, pre-1978 housing) and Bedbug infestation history - landlord must provide written disclosure of known bedbug history in the unit and building for the past year (NY Admin Code § 27-2018.1, NYC only, but best practice statewide), which must be in writing.
What are New York's security deposit rules?
In New York, the security deposit is capped at 1 month rent (as of June 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act). Landlords must return the deposit within 14 days after the tenancy ends. Interest on security deposits is required by state law. Deductions must be itemized in writing.
How much does a New York lease agreement cost?
Each lease agreement costs $7.99. Choose your document type, fill in your details through our guided form, and download your completed, New York-compliant PDF instantly. Re-download available for 5 days.
What is New York rent stabilization and does it affect my lease?
New York's rent stabilization system (overseen by DHCR) applies to most apartments in New York City and some nearby counties built before 1974. Rent-stabilized tenants have the right to lease renewals, and rent increases are set annually by the Rent Guidelines Board. The 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act strengthened stabilization rules and limited landlord deregulation. Landlords must include a rent stabilization rider in covered leases or face penalties.
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