New York Lease Agreements
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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, 60, or 90 days (based on length of tenancy) 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
Verified against official New York landlord-tenant statutes. Last reviewed May 2026. How we verify our legal data.
A New York lease agreement is shaped by the Real Property Law and the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, which reshaped deposits, fees, and notice rules statewide. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent, must be returned within 14 days of move-out with an itemized statement, and on many buildings must be held in an interest-bearing account.
Late fees are limited to $50 or 5 percent of the monthly rent, whichever is less, and apply only after a 5-day grace period. Notice to end a tenancy scales with how long the tenant has lived there under RPL 226-c: 30 days under a year, 60 days for one to two years, and 90 days beyond that. In New York City and other municipalities, rent stabilization may also apply to older buildings. A written agreement keeps these moving parts straight.
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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