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New York sublease form
Download the New York sublease/sublet agreement for documenting a tenant-to-subtenant arrangement with landlord consent. This state-specific self-help form is ready for instant secure access and includes the Word and PDF files listed below.
A practical sublease agreement built to document the sublessor, subtenant, premises, sublease term, rent, deposit, landlord consent, and signatures.
Prepared for New York sublease documentation, with the downloadable agreement files listed below.
Download the files, customize lease terms on your own device where Word format is included, and keep a signed copy for your records.
Document the original tenant/sublessor relationship, subtenant occupancy, rent payment expectations, deposit handling, property rules, and landlord-consent status.
This product includes the sublease/sublet agreement files 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 sublease helps document the original tenant, subtenant, rental property, sublease term, rent, deposit, rules, and signatures when someone other than the original tenant will occupy the premises.
Most leases require written landlord consent before subletting. Review your original lease and obtain any required approval before relying on the sublease agreement.
The original tenant commonly remains responsible to the landlord unless the landlord separately releases them. If the arrangement involves rent control, subsidized housing, roommates, assignment of the full lease, or a dispute, confirm the requirements with the landlord, local housing authority, or a licensed attorney.
This page highlights the current downloadable sublease/sublet agreement for New York, including the files included with this product. The preview below starts at the agreement itself so you can inspect representative document language before checkout.
In New York, a tenant in a dwelling with four or more residential units has a statutory right to sublease with the landlord’s advance written consent, and that consent may not be unreasonably withheld. Real Property Law § 226-b also sets a written request procedure.
Assignment is treated differently from subleasing, and rent-regulated, co-op, public-housing, and local rules may add requirements. Follow the statutory notice process carefully.
Sources: New York Real Property Law § 226-b; New York Attorney General residential tenants’ rights guide
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New York Agreement to Sublease/Sublet
This agreement is to sublet real property according to the terms specified
below.
The sublessor agrees to sublet, and the subtenant agrees to take the premises
described below. Both parties agree to keep, perform, and fulfill the promises,
conditions and agreements expressed below:
1. SUBLESSOR: The sublessor is:
_________________________________________.
2. SUBTENANT: The subtenant is:
_________________________________________.
3. PREMISES: The location of the premises is:
_________________________________________________________.
4. TERM: The term of this sublease is __________________, beginning
__________________, 20____ and ending __________________, 20____.
5. RENT PAYMENTS: The rent is $ ________ per month,
payable in advance on the ____________ day of the month. The rent is payable to
________________ at
_________________________________________________________________________[address].
6. AGREEMENT TERMINATION: The sublease agreement will terminate on
__________________, 20____. There shall be no holding over under the terms of this
sublease agreement under any circumstances.
7. UTILITIES: All charges for utilities connected with premises
which are to be paid by the sublessor under the master lease shall be paid by
the subtenant for the term of this sublease.
8. PROPERTY CONDITION: Subtenant agrees to surrender and deliver to
the sublessor the premises and all furniture and decorations within the premises
in as good a condition as they were at the beginning of the term, reasonable
wear and tear excepted. The subtenant will be liable to the sublessor for any
damages occurring to the premises or the contents thereof or to the building
which are done by the subtenant or his guests.
9. DEPOSIT: Subtenant agrees to pay sublessor a deposit of $______________
to cover damages beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and unpaid utilities.
Sublessor agrees that if the premises and contents thereof are returned to
him/her in the same condition as when received by the subtenant, reasonable wear
and tear thereof excepted, and if there is no unpaid rent or unpaid utility
bills owed by the subtenant, he/she will refund to the subtenant $______________ at
the end of the term, or within 30 days thereafter. Any reason for retaining a
portion of the deposit shall be explained in writing within 30 days to the
subtenants.
10. INVENTORY FORM: At the time of the taking possession of the
premises by the subtenant, the sublessor will provide the subtenant with an
inventory form within three (3) days of taking possession.
11. ORIGINAL LEASE: The sublease agreement incorporates and is
subject to the original lease agreement between the sublessor and his lessor, a
copy of which is attached hereto, and which is hereby referred to and
incorporated as if it were set out here at length. The subtenant agrees to
assume all of the obligations and responsibilities of the sublessor under the
original lease for the duration of the sublease agreement.
12. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS: ____________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
13. SOLE AGREEMENT: The parties hereby agree that this document
contains the entire agreement between the parties and this Agreement shall not
be modified, changed, altered or amended in any way except through a written
amendment signed by all of the parties hereto. (Any oral representations made at
the time of executing this lease are not legally valid, and therefore, are not
binding upon either party).
14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed, construed and
interpreted by, through and under the Laws of the State of New York.
15. CONSTRUCTION: The words "sublessor" and "subtenant" as used
herein include the plural as well as the singular. The pronouns used herein
shall include, where appropriate, either gender or both, singular and plural.
16. PARENTAL/GUARDIAN GUARANTEE: If the subtenant is under18 years
of age, then his/her legal guardian or parent guarantees and agrees to perform
all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this sublease by affixing his
signature.
17. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COPY RECEIVED: Each party signing this
sublease acknowledges receipt of a copy thereof.
18. LANDLORD APPROVAL: This sublease is not binding upon either
party unless approved by the landlord as provided below, provided such approval
is required by the original lease.
The parties hereby bind themselves to this agreement by their signatures affixed
below on this _________ day of __________________, 20____.
| Printed Name of Sublessor(s): 1. __________________________________ 2. __________________________________ 3. __________________________________ |
Signature of Sublessor(s): 1. __________________________________ 2. __________________________________ 3. __________________________________ |
| Printed Name of Subtenant(s): 1. __________________________________ 2. __________________________________ 3. __________________________________ |
Signature of Subtenant(s): 1. __________________________________ 2. __________________________________ 3. __________________________________ (Include parent or guardian signature, if subtenant is under 18 years of age.) |
| I hereby give my consent as landlord to subletting of the above described premises as set out in this sublease agreement. |
|
| Printed Name of Landlord or Agent: ____________________________________ |
Signature of Landlord or Agent: ____________________________________ |
ORIGINAL LEASE ATTACHED:
_____Yes _____No
INVENTORY CHECK ATTACHED: _____Yes _____No
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Yes. This product is the New York sublease/sublet agreement page, and the downloadable Word and PDF files shown on this page are New York-specific.
The included sublease/sublet agreement files are listed on this page with Word, PDF, or other format badges so you can review what is included before checkout.
Where Word format is included, you can edit the sublease terms on your own device before signing. PDF files are included where available for print-ready review or completion.
Most leases require written landlord consent before subletting. Review the original lease and obtain any required approval before using the completed sublease agreement.
The original tenant commonly remains responsible to the landlord unless the landlord separately releases them. The sublease documents the subtenant arrangement, but it does not automatically end the original tenant’s obligations under the main lease.
No. ILRG provides self-help legal forms and information, not legal advice. You are responsible for reviewing the completed sublease, original lease, and landlord-consent requirements before signing.
In buildings with four or more residential units, New York Real Property Law § 226-b gives tenants a right to sublease with advance written landlord consent, and that consent cannot be unreasonably withheld.