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New York Landlord Tenant

Landlord Tenant documents help manage relationships between landlords and tenants. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to fill out.

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Similar documents: key differences

  • Residential Lease vs. Commercial Lease — residential leases are for living spaces, while commercial leases are for business properties.
  • Eviction Notice vs. Notice to Quit — eviction notice initiates legal action, while notice to quit is a warning without immediate legal action.
  • Rental Agreement vs. Lease Agreement — rental agreements are typically short-term, while lease agreements are longer-term contracts.
  • Sublease vs. Assignment — subleasing allows the original tenant to rent to another, while assignment transfers the lease to someone else.

Types of Landlord tenant forms

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Rental Agreements

Residential Rental Lease

Secure your rental agreement by clearly defining the rights and responsibilities of both landlord and tenant.

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Rental Agreements

Residential Lease

Perfect for landlords and tenants entering a flexible month-to-month rental arrangement.

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Termination

Agreed Written Termination of Lease by Landlord and Tenant

Finalize your lease termination with mutual agreement between landlord and tenant, ensuring all parties are clear on expectations.

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Termination

3 Days Notice to Pay Rent

Use this notice to inform tenants of unpaid rent and initiate lease termination within three days if payment is not made.

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Amendments

Residential Lease Renewal

Renew your lease easily with this agreement for continued rental terms and conditions.

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Amendments

Amendment of Residential Lease

Modify your existing rental agreement to reflect changes, ensuring both landlord and tenant are legally protected.

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Purchase Options

Notice to Lessor Exercising Option

Use this form when you're ready to buy the property you're renting, ensuring you follow the proper procedure outlined in your lease.

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Purchase Options

Option to Purchase Addendum

Secure the option to buy a rental property while living in it, ensuring you have a future purchase path at an agreed price.

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Subleases

Application for Sublease

Use this application to request approval for a sublease, detailing your personal information and rental history for the landlord's consideration.

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Subleases

Notice: Sublease Granted

Use this form to confirm a tenant can sublease their rental, ensuring they’re released from rent liability.

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Standard

Commercial Building

Secure rental agreements for commercial spaces with this essential lease template that outlines rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.

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Triple Net

Triple Net (NNN) Commercial Lease

Ideal for landlords and tenants, this agreement clarifies rental responsibilities and terms for commercial properties.

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Triple Net

Triple Net (NNN) Lease — "Net Net Net" Form

Ideal for landlords and tenants seeking clear leasing terms, this document outlines responsibilities in a triple net lease arrangement.

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Office

Office Lease

Ideal for landlords and tenants, this agreement outlines rental terms and property use for office spaces.

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Assignments

Commercial Lease Assignment from Tenant to New Tenant

Transfer your commercial lease to a new tenant with this legally binding agreement, ensuring all parties understand their responsibilities.

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Default

Warning of Default on Commercial Lease

Issuing a warning of default helps landlords formally notify tenants of lease violations before pursuing further action.

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Termination

Notice of Breach — Specific Provisions (No Cure)

Notify tenants of lease violations that can't be fixed, leading to immediate lease termination without a cure period.

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Termination

Notice of Breach — Specific Provisions (Cure Allowed)

Notify your tenant of a lease violation and provide them a chance to correct it before eviction.

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Subleases

Commercial Sublease

Ideal for businesses wanting to lease a property while retaining the original lease, ensuring compliance with terms.

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Applications

Commercial Rental Lease Application Questionnaire

Gather essential information from potential tenants to help landlords make informed decisions regarding lease applications.

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Rent

Notice: Intent to Increase Rent and Effective Date of Rental Increase

Notify tenants about a planned rent increase and its effective date, ensuring they are informed of their options regarding the lease renewal.

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Rent

Agreement for Delayed

Use this agreement to outline terms for partial or delayed rent payments, ensuring clarity between landlords and tenants during financial difficulties.

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Repairs

Tenant Notice: Landlord's Failure to Make Repairs

Use this letter to formally request repairs from your landlord, emphasizing the need for immediate action.

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Repairs

Notice: Rent Reduced for Tenant Repairs

Use this document to confirm a temporary rent reduction in exchange for tenant-made repairs, ensuring clear communication between landlord and tenant.

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Tenant Duties

Notice: Illegal Activity on Premises

Notify a tenant about documented illegal activity on the premises and potential lease termination if it continues.

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Tenant Duties

Notice: Disturbing Neighbors

Use this notice to alert a tenant about their disruptive behavior, providing them the opportunity to correct the issue before lease termination.

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Retaliation or Harassment

Tenant Notice: Sexual Harassment

Address serious concerns about harassment with this important notification, ensuring your landlord is aware of the situation and needs to act.

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Retaliation or Harassment

Tenant Notice: to Landlord

Notify your landlord to stop retaliatory actions affecting your services under the lease.

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Warnings

Warning Notice Due to Complaint from Neighbors

Notify your tenant about complaints from neighbors affecting their lease agreement. This notice helps address issues before escalation.

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Warnings

Warning of Default on Residential Lease

Issue a notice to a tenant when they default on a lease, signifying potential legal action may follow.

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Security Deposits

Notice: Returning Security Deposit Less Deductions

Use this notice to inform a tenant about the return of their security deposit while detailing any deductions for damages or unpaid rent.

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Security Deposits

Tenant Notice: Security Deposit Not Returned

Notify your landlord about their failure to return your security deposit, and request its return within a specified timeframe to avoid legal action.

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Security Deposits

Tenant Notice: Wrongful Security Deposit Deductions

Notify your landlord of incorrect deductions from your security deposit and request its return.

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Security Deposits

Tenant Notice: Prepaid Rent Not Returned

Claim back your unreturned rent and security deposit with this important notice to your landlord, ensuring accountability and compliance with rental laws.

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Evictions

Lease Termination Order

Use this document to seek court approval for ending a lease due to safety concerns following a protection order.

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Subleases

Sublease of an Apartment - Real Estate Rental

Use this agreement to legally sublease your apartment to another tenant while ensuring compliance with your lease terms.

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Rules & Regulations

Apartment Rules and Regulations

Establish essential guidelines for tenants to maintain a peaceful living environment.

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Rules & Regulations

Notice: to Remove Unauthorized Pets from Premises

Notify tenants to remove unauthorized pets from leased premises to maintain compliance with lease agreements.

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Assignments

Assignment of Lease from Lessor with Notice of Assignment

Use this document when transferring lease rights from a lessor to an assignee, ensuring all parties are legally acknowledged.

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Guaranty

Landlord Tenant Lease Co-Signer

Secure a tenant lease with an additional party agreeing to take on financial responsibilities, protecting both landlord and tenant.

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Cancellations

Agreed Cancellation of Lease

Terminate a lease agreement with mutual consent and formalize the cancellation between landlord and tenant.

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Guaranty

Guaranty Attachment to Lease for Guarantor

Ensure financial security for a lease by securing a co-signer or guarantor's commitment to pay rent if the tenant defaults.

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Guaranty

Guaranty

Secure rent payments with a guarantee. This form protects landlords by ensuring that a third party will cover rent if the tenant fails to pay.

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Subordination

Lease Subordination

A crucial document for prioritizing lease agreements over existing liens, ensuring lease validity even with outstanding mortgages.

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Property Management

Property Manager

Establish a clear agreement between property owners and managers for efficient property management and maintenance.

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Recordation

Notice of Lease for Recording

Record your lease agreement to protect your rights and interests in the property.

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Fair Housing Act

Tenant Notice: Fair Housing Reduction

Address discrimination denial issues related to housing for families with children.

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Alterations

Landlord Agreement to Allow Tenant Alterations

Authorize tenant alterations to your property while ensuring clear guidelines on ownership and restoration.

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Disclosures

Lead Based Paint Disclosure for Rental Transaction

Required for rental of homes built before 1978, it ensures tenants are informed about potential lead hazards.

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Common New York Landlord Tenant documents

  • Residential Lease Agreement — outlines terms between landlord and tenant for renting a home.
  • Commercial Lease Agreement — establishes terms for renting commercial property.
  • Rental Application — collects tenant information for rental consideration.
  • Eviction Notice — formally notifies a tenant of lease termination and eviction.
  • Lease Termination Notice — provides formal notice to end a lease agreement.

Complete New York Landlord Tenant packages

Bundle every form you need for a complete situation — not just one document.

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New York - Outside New York City - Landlord Tenant Eviction / Unlawful Detainer Forms Package

Get all the necessary forms for evicting a tenant, conveniently gathered in one package.

This package includes:
  • Tenant Questions and Answers in Nonpayment Eviction Cases for Courts Outside New York City
  • Landlord's Guide to Nonpayment Eviction Proceedings For Courts Outside New York City
  • Landlord's Guide To Holdover Eviction Proceedings for Courts Outside New York City
  • Tenant's Questions and Answers in Holdover Eviction Cases for Courts Outside New York City
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New York Assignment of Lease Package

Have everything needed to assign a leasehold interest in one convenient package, including multiple essential legal forms.

This package includes:
  • New York Assignment of Lease from Lessor with Notice of Assignment
  • Landlord Consent to Assignment of Lease
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New York Amendment of Lease Package

Access multiple forms to modify lease terms easily and ensure compliance with laws.

This package includes:
  • New York Amendment of Residential Lease
  • Modification of a Lease to Extend the Term and Increase the Base Rent
  • Modification of Lease Agreement
  • Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
  • Commercial Lease Modification Agreement
  • Lease Modification Adding One or More Entities as Tenant Parties
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New York Supplemental Residential Lease Forms Package

Get essential lease-management forms in one place, perfect for landlords with a lease agreement.

This package includes:
  • New York 3 Days Notice to Pay Rent or Lease Terminates for Residential Property from Landlord to Tenant
  • New York Notice of Default in Payment of Rent as Warning Prior to Demand to Pay or Terminate for Residential Property
  • New York Notice of Breach of Written Lease for Violating Specific Provisions of Lease with Right to Cure for Residential Property from Landlord to Tenant
  • New York Notice of Breach of Written Lease for Violating Specific Provisions of Lease with No Right to Cure for Residential Property from Landlord to Tenant
  • New York Residential Rental Lease Application
  • New York Salary Verification form for Potential Lease
  • New York Inventory and Condition of Leased Premises for Pre Lease and Post Lease
  • New York Tenant Consent to Background and Reference Check
  • New York Tenant Welcome Letter
  • New York Landlord Tenant Closing Statement to Reconcile Security Deposit
  • New York Lead Based Paint Disclosure for Rental Transaction
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New York Landlord Tenant Sublease Package

Get everything needed for subleasing in one convenient package, including multiple related legal forms tailored for your situation.

This package includes:
  • New York Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Request for permission to sublease
  • New York Letter from Landlord to Tenant that Sublease granted - Rent Paid by Subtenant, but Tenant Still Liable for Rent and Damages
  • New York Letter from Landlord to Tenant that Sublease granted - Rent Paid by Subtenant, Old Tenant Released from Liability for Rent
  • New York Letter from Tenant to Landlord about Landlord's refusal to allow sublease is unreasonable
  • New York Application for Sublease
  • Sublease of an Apartment - Real Estate Rental
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New York Property Management Package

Access essential legal documents for managing residential and commercial leases conveniently, ensuring you're prepared for any rental situation.

This package includes:
  • New York Residential Rental Lease Application
  • New York Inventory and Condition of Leased Premises for Pre Lease and Post Lease
  • New York Property Manager Agreement
  • New York Residential Rental Lease Agreement
  • New York Landlord Tenant Closing Statement to Reconcile Security Deposit
  • New York Commercial Building or Space Lease
  • Security Deposit Agreement
  • Agreement to Lease Commercial Property with Option to Purchase at End of Lease Term - Rent to Own - Real Estate Rental
  • Lease or Rental Agreement of Residential Property with Option to Purchase and Own Property - Lease or Rent to Own
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Landlord Tenant Commercial Package

This package provides multiple legal forms for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships, offering everything needed for smooth operation in one place.

This package includes:
  • Office Space Lease Agreement
  • Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
  • Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
  • Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
  • Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
  • Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
  • Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
  • Building Operating Cost Addendum
  • Expansion Option Clause
  • Sublease Agreement
  • Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
  • Landlord Consent to Sublease
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Landlord Tenant Commercial Package - Deluxe

Everything you need for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships in one convenient package of related legal forms.

This package includes:
  • Office Space Lease Agreement
  • Short Form Lease of Office Space - Real Estate Rental
  • Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
  • Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
  • Sublease of Office Space
  • Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
  • Month to Month Commercial Rental Agreement
  • Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
  • Terms Sheet for Commercial Lease Agreement
  • Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
  • Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
  • Building Operating Cost Addendum
  • Expansion Option Clause
  • Sublease Agreement
  • Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
  • Landlord Consent to Sublease
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FAQs

A security deposit is money paid upfront to cover potential damages or unpaid rent.

Landlords typically must provide notice before entering a rental property, except in emergencies.

Rent is usually paid monthly, but terms can vary by lease agreement.

Breaking a lease usually requires notice and may incur penalties, depending on the lease terms.

Tenant rights include the right to a safe home, privacy, and fair treatment.

How to get started

Begin easily with these steps.

  • Find a template or package that suits your situation.
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  • Complete the document using the online editor.
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Practical tip

When starting a rental agreement, clearly outline all terms to avoid misunderstandings.

Glossary

LeaseA contract outlining terms between landlord and tenant.
EvictionLegal process of removing a tenant from a rental property.
Security DepositMoney held to cover damages or unpaid rent.
SubleaseAgreement allowing a tenant to rent their unit to another person.
Rental AgreementAn informal contract for renting property, often short-term.
Commercial LeaseContract for renting property intended for business use.
Notice to QuitA notice informing a tenant to vacate the property.
Lease TerminationThe official end of a lease agreement.
Tenant RightsLegal rights granted to tenants regarding their rental agreements.
Landlord RightsLegal rights held by landlords regarding property management.

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