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New York landlord-tenant form
Download the New York residential lease agreement packet for rental property. This state-specific self-help form package is ready for instant secure access and includes the lease documents and disclosures listed below.
A practical residential lease packet built to document the rental relationship, organize required disclosures, and keep landlord and tenant expectations clear.
Prepared for New York residential rental documentation, with included documents and addenda reflected in the downloadable packet.
Download the files, customize lease terms on your own device where Word format is included, and keep a signed copy for your records.
The packet may include state or federal disclosure materials, property-condition addenda, or supporting forms depending on the state product.
This packet includes the lease agreement plus any state or federal disclosures, addenda, and supporting notices listed below. Use the Word files to customize your lease terms and the PDF files for print-ready reference where included.
Self-help lease overview
A written residential lease helps document the parties, property address, rent, deposit, lease term, utilities, maintenance duties, rules, and signatures for a rental property.
State and local landlord-tenant requirements can affect disclosures, deposits, notices, and required addenda. Review the included documents and any state-specific language in the preview before signing.
If your rental involves regulated housing, rent control, a dispute, unusual occupants, or local disclosure requirements, confirm the rules with the appropriate local authority or a licensed attorney.
This page highlights the current downloadable packet for New York, including the lease agreement and any supporting disclosure or addendum materials listed above. The preview below starts at the lease agreement itself so you can inspect representative document language before checkout.
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NEW YORK RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
(LEASE FOR TERM OR MONTH-TO-MONTH)
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT ("Agreement" or "Lease") is made and entered into this ________ day of _________________________, 20_____, by and between _____________________________________________ ("Landlord") and _____________________________________________ ("Tenant").
WHEREAS, Landlord is the fee owner of certain real property being, lying and situated in _______________ County, New York, such real property having a street address of ______________________________________________________________ ("Premises").
WHEREAS, Landlord desires to lease the Premises to Tenant upon the terms and conditions as contained herein; and
WHEREAS, Tenant desires to lease the Premises from Landlord on the terms and conditions as contained herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and obligations contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
As to Landlord:
LANDLORD:
Sign: ___________________________________ Print: _________________________________
As to Tenant:
TENANT ("Tenant"):
Sign: ___________________________________ Print: __________________________________
TENANT:
Sign: ___________________________________ Print: __________________________________
TENANT:
Sign: ___________________________________ Print: __________________________________
TENANT:
Sign: ___________________________________ Print: __________________________________
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Yes. This product is the New York residential lease page, and the packet documents shown on this page are New York-specific.
The included lease documents and addenda are listed on this page with Word, PDF, or other format badges so you can review what is included before checkout.
Where Word files are included, you can edit the lease terms on your own device before signing. PDF files are included where available for print-ready review or supporting disclosures.
These forms are designed for self-help use by landlords, property managers, and tenants, but ILRG does not provide legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for unusual facts, regulated housing, disputes, or local requirements you are unsure about.
Residential leases are commonly signed without notarization, but requirements can vary for unusual terms, recording, or local practice. Confirm any state or local signature requirements before using the completed lease.
No. ILRG provides self-help legal forms and information, not legal advice. You are responsible for reviewing the completed lease and confirming local requirements before signing.
One month's rent. The 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act eliminated the prior exception for furnished apartments and prohibits any additional deposit or fee beyond one month. N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108(1-a)(a).
Within 14 days after the tenant surrenders possession. The landlord must provide an itemized statement explaining any amount withheld. § 7-108(1-a)(e).
A late fee may not be imposed until the rent is at least five days past due. The fee is capped at $50 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is less. N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 238-a(2).
For increases of 5% or more (or nonrenewal), the landlord must give 30 days' written notice for tenancies under one year, 60 days for one to two years, and 90 days for tenancies of two years or longer. RPL § 226-c.
Yes. The implied warranty of habitability applies to every residential lease in New York and requires the premises to be maintained in a condition fit for human habitation. RPL § 235-b.