New York Sublease Agreement
Not a blank template - your details are filled in, formatted to New York law, and ready to sign.
Create a legally legally sound Sublease Agreement for New York that includes all required disclosures and clauses under New York landlord-tenant law. Fill in your details and download your completed, ready-to-sign Sublease Agreement as a professional PDF for $7.99.
New York law requires specific provisions in rental agreements that secures both rental property owner and occupant. 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. New York requires landlords to pay interest on security deposits. A 5-day grace period is required before late fees can be assessed. New York requires 12 specific disclosures in lease agreements.
New York Lease Requirements
New York Sublease Agreement Checklist
Print this or save it as a PDF to use when preparing and signing the agreement.
Before you sign
- Both parties read the entire agreement before signing.
- Obtain written consent from the original landlord before subleasing.
- Review the original lease to confirm subleasing is permitted.
- Confirm the move-in date and key handover arrangements.
- Verify the security deposit amount and accepted payment method.
New York rules to know
- Security deposit is capped at 1 month rent (as of June 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act) in New York.
- Landlord must return the deposit within 14 days of move-out.
- New York requires landlords to pay interest on security deposits.
- Late fees cannot be charged until after a 5-day grace period.
- Late fee cap: $50 or 5% of monthly rent, whichever is less.
- Landlord must give No specific statutory requirement; reasonable advance notice is implied before entering the unit.
- To end a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord must give 30, 60, or 90 days (based on length of tenancy) written notice.
- To end a month-to-month tenancy, the tenant must give 30 days written notice.
- New York has rent control or rent stabilization rules that may limit annual increases.
- Required disclosures: 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); Building code violations, landlord must disclose open or pending violations (NYC Admin Code § 27-2014).
In the agreement itself
- Full legal names of all landlords and tenants.
- Complete property address, including unit number.
- Lease term: start date, end date.
- Monthly rent amount and the due date.
- Security deposit amount and the conditions for deductions.
- Reference to the original lease and its expiration date.
- Confirmation of landlord consent to the sublease.
- Late fee amount and the grace period, if any.
- Pet policy, smoking policy, and guest policy.
- Utility responsibilities (which party pays each utility).
- Signatures of all parties.
Both parties should keep a signed copy. New York landlord-tenant law governs this agreement (New York Real Property Law).
What to Include in a New York Sublease Agreement
Every Sublease Agreement in New York should include the following critical provisions: identification of the lessor and lessee, a complete description of the rental property, the lease term and rent amount, security deposit terms including the amount and return deadline (14 days in New York), late fee policies that comply with state limits, utility responsibilities, rules regarding pets, smoking, and occupancy limits, maintenance and repair obligations, right of entry provisions, termination and renewal terms, and all state-required disclosures.
New York law requires landlords to disclose lead-based paint disclosure, bedbug infestation history, landlord must provide written disclosure of known bedbug history in the unit and building for the past year, flooding disclosure, landlord must disclose if unit is in a fema flood zone or has flooded in the past 5 years, building code violations, landlord must disclose open or pending violations, rent stabilization status, landlord must disclose if unit is subject to rent stabilization or rent control, and provide a copy of the applicable lease rider. Landlord must return security deposit within 14 days of lease end with itemized deduction statement; failure to provide itemized statement waives right to make deductions (HSTPA 2019).
How to Complete a New York Sublease Agreement
To complete a Sublease Agreement in New York, start by gathering the necessary information: full legal names and addresses of all parties, the complete property address, the agreed-upon rent amount and payment terms, and the security deposit amount (limited to 1 month rent (as of June 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act) in New York). You will also need to decide on house rules such as pet policies, smoking restrictions, and quiet hours.
Our platform walks you through each section with a guided form that only shows fields required for New York. Once you have filled in all details, you can preview the document, choose from five professional document styles, and download your completed Sublease Agreement as a PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Create Your New York Sublease Agreement?
State-specific clauses, required disclosures, and professional formatting included. Download your PDF instantly.
Create New York Sublease Agreement - $7.99