Residential Lease Agreements (NY)

Summary

This practice note discusses New York residential market rate lease agreements for houses and apartments, including the most common tenant protections and negotiated lease provisions. This practice note assumes the reader represents the landlord, though the information contained herein should be helpful to the tenant's attorney as well. A discussion of leases for premises subject to rent control or stabilization regulations is beyond the scope of this practice note. A discussion of specific regional rent regulations or the rental of a mobile home is also beyond the scope of this practice note.