Updated June 13, 2022
A New York standard apartment lease agreement is a legal document where a landlord enters into an agreement with a tenant for the rental of an apartment. A lease is usually 6 to 12 months long but can be extended should the parties agree. A lease is commonly signed after a tenant views the property, shows interest, and completes a rental application. If the landlord approves the tenant’s credit, then a lease is signed soon thereafter.
Laws – Article 7: (Landlord and Tenant)
Handbooks – New York Tenants’ Rights Guide & Tenant Protection Act of 2019 Guide
Required Disclosures
- Allergen Hazards (NYC Admin Code § 27-2017.1) – NYC only
- Bed Bug Disclosure (NYC Admin Code § 27–2018.1) – NYC only
- Copy of Signed Lease (Tenants’ Rights Guide) – For rent-stabilized tenants only.
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – Statewide
- Security Deposit Receipt (§ 7-103)– Statewide
- Smoking Policy (NYC Admin Code 5, § 17-505) – NYC only
- Sprinkler Disclosure (Article 7, Section 231-A) – Statewide
- Stove Knob Covers (NYC Admin Code § 27-2046.4(a)) – NYC only
- Window Guards (NYC Admin Code § 27–2043.1) – NYC only