New York Lease Agreement Templates (6)

A New York lease agreement is a document a landlord creates to rent out their property to a tenant. It includes information like the names of the landlord and tenant, a description of the property, the property’s address, pet limitations, health hazard information, and rent payment details.

Rental Lease Laws Overview

Before signing a lease, use a rental application to screen tenants and identify suitable occupants.

By Type (6)

New York Residential Lease Agreement

Standard Lease Agreement

Formalizes a rental agreement between a landlord and a tenant for residential property.

New York Commercial Lease Agreement

Commercial Lease Agreement

Creates a landlord-tenant arrangement for renting property for commercial purposes.

New York Lease-to-Own Option-to-Purchase Agreement

Rent-to-Own Lease Agreement

Permits a tenant to buy property from a landlord after their lease term.

New York Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Renews on a rolling basis without a specific end date.

New York Sublease Agreement Template

Sublease Agreement

Creates an additional lease agreement while the initial tenant retains their responsibility towards the original landlord.

New York Room Rental Agreement

Room Rental Agreement

Specifies living terms and financial obligations for tenants renting separate rooms within the same property.

Required Lease Disclosures

The state of New York mandates that landlords make specific disclosures in their lease agreements, including:

“Flood insurance is available to renters through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to cover your personal property and contents in the event of a flood. A standard renter’s insurance policy does not typically cover flood damage. You are encouraged to examine your policy to determine whether you are covered.”

New York City requires landlords to make specific disclosures, including:

Security Deposit

Rent Payments

Landlord Right of Entry

Property Repairs

Terminating a Lease

Sample

Our New York lease agreement template, which you can download as a PDF or Word file, can help you start drafting your own: