Free New York lease agreement — NY rules built in
A residential lease that follows New York law on security deposits, disclosures and entry notice. Answer simple questions, preview the whole document free, then pay once to download and sign.
Key New York rental rules at a glance
| Security deposit cap | 1× monthly rent (rent-regulated units follow their own rules; top-up allowed after rent increases) — but: applies to non-rent-regulated units only (Gen. Oblig. §7-108(1-a) (HSTPA 2019)) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | Within 14 days with itemized statement of deductions — miss it and the right to withhold is forfeited (willful violation: up to 2× deposit punitive damages); tenant may request a pre-move-out walkthrough (Gen. Oblig. §7-108(1-e), (3)) |
| Entry notice | No statutory notice period — "reasonable prior notice"; AG practice benchmark ≈1 week written |
| Month-to-month termination | Landlord (§226-c, non-renewal or >5% rent increase): 30 days (<1yr tenancy) / 60 days (1–2yr) / 90 days (≥2yr); tenant: 1 month (RPL §232-b, §232-a in NYC). Auto-renewal clauses require a 15–30 day reminder (GOL §5-905) — but: §226-c tiers by occupancy length — generator must ask tenancy duration (RPL §226-c; §232-a/b; GOL §5-905) |
| Late fees | 5-day grace period; late fee capped at the LOWER of 5% of monthly rent or $50; improper fee clauses are void (treble damages + refunds + attorney fees) (RPL §238-a (HSTPA 2019)) |
Each rule is cited to the current New York statute; the lease quotes it in plain English. Note: NYC rent stabilization and Good Cause Eviction (NYC + opt-in cities) add local rules — excluded from v1.
What's in the New York lease
Required disclosures
New York-specific disclosures included automatically, with citations.
Deposit & fee clauses
Amounts checked against NY caps — you get a warning before crossing a limit.
Pets, occupants & extras
Plain-language answers turned into enforceable lease clauses.
New York lease FAQ
Is this New York lease template really free?
Building and previewing the full New York lease is free. You pay $19 once — only when you're ready to download the PDF and sign. No subscription, no auto-renewal, no credit card to start. (Launch pricing: $12 for the first 100 customers.)
Does the New York lease include state-required disclosures?
Yes. The generator adds the disclosures your state requires for residential leases automatically, based on official state-published resources, and cites them in plain English.
What is the security deposit limit in New York?
For New York: 1× monthly rent (rent-regulated units follow their own rules; top-up allowed after rent increases) — but: applies to non-rent-regulated units only (Gen. Oblig. §7-108(1-a) (HSTPA 2019)). The generator warns you before you exceed it.
Can I sign it online?
Yes. ESIGN/UETA-compliant e-signing for both parties is included, with an audit trail binding each signature to the document.