What is Lease?
Leases are legal documents that outline the terms of renting property. They are used when a landlord and tenant agree on occupancy. Choose from state-specific templates for your needs.
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New York Leases
Leases are essential agreements for renting properties in New York. Our attorney-drafted templates make the process quick and straightforward.
Common New York Lease documents
- Residential Lease — outlines terms for renting a home or apartment.
- Commercial Lease — defines rental terms for business properties.
- Month-to-Month Rental Agreement — allows flexible renting without a long-term commitment.
- Fixed-Term Lease — specifies rental terms for a set duration.
- Sublease Agreement — permits a tenant to rent out their leased space to another party.
Lease forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Form packages
New York Lease Purchase Agreements Package
Get everything needed for lease purchase agreements in one convenient package, ensuring smooth real estate transactions.
This package includes:
- New York Residential Real Estate Sales Disclosure Statement
- Contract for the Lease and Mandatory Purchase of Real Estate - Specific performance clause
- Personal Guaranty - Guarantee of Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate
- Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate - Purchase by date or leave
New York Assignment of Lease Package
Have everything needed to assign a leasehold interest in one convenient package, including multiple essential legal forms.
New York Storage Business Package
Access essential forms for managing storage services and customer issues conveniently in one place.
This package includes:
- Lease for Storage of Goods
- Notice of Sale to Satisfy Lien of Self-Service Storage Facility
- Automobile Storage Agreement
- Lease of Storage Space for Food in a Frozen Food Locker
- Lease of Storage Space with Warehouse Company
- General Storage Agreement with a Warehouse Company for Storage of Goods
- Lease of Storage Space for Household Goods
- Warehouse and Storage Agreement
- Notice of Belief of Abandonment of Leased Premises
- Storage Services Contract - Self-Employed
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
New York Commercial Lease Package
Everything needed for a commercial lease in one package, providing essential forms for landlords and tenants.
This package includes:
- New York Commercial Building or Space Lease
- New York Commercial Rental Lease Application Questionnaire
- New York Notice of Intent Not to Renew at End of Specified Term from Landlord to Tenant for Nonresidential or Commercial Property
- New York Warning of Default on Commercial Lease
- New York Letter from Landlord to Tenant as Notice of Default on Commercial Lease
Mini-Storage and Self Storage Package
Get essential forms for storage agreements and customer defaults in one convenient package.
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
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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New York Residential Landlord Tenant Rental Lease Forms and Agreements PackageGet everything needed for New York rental agreements in one convenient package, including essential legal forms for landlords and tenants.
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Letter from Landlord to Tenant with 30 day notice of Expiration of Lease and Nonrenewal by landlord - Vacate by expirationNotify your tenant of the lease's expiration and nonrenewal with this official notice, ensuring compliance with lease terms.
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New York Lease Purchase Agreements PackageGet everything needed for lease purchase agreements in one convenient package, ensuring smooth real estate transactions.
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Commercial Building or Space LeaseSecure rental agreements for commercial spaces with this essential lease template that outlines rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.
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Residential or Rental Lease Extension AgreementExtend your existing rental agreement to ensure continued tenancy and define updated rental terms.
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Agreed Written Termination of Lease by Landlord and TenantFinalize your lease termination with mutual agreement between landlord and tenant, ensuring all parties are clear on expectations.
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Guaranty Attachment to Lease for Guarantor or CosignerEnsure 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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Residential Lease Renewal AgreementRenew your lease easily with this agreement for continued rental terms and conditions.
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Residential Lease or Rental Agreement for Month to MonthPerfect for landlords and tenants entering a flexible month-to-month rental arrangement.
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Lesson, Horse Rental or Lease, and Arena Use Release - Horse Equine FormsProtect yourself from liability while using equine facilities and participating in riding activities with this essential release agreement.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Lease vs. Rental Agreement — lease typically covers longer terms, while rental agreements may be month-to-month.
- Residential Lease vs. Commercial Lease — residential leases are for living spaces, commercial leases for business properties.
- Sublease vs. Assignment — subleasing allows a tenant to rent part or all of their space, while assignment transfers the lease to another tenant.
- Fixed-Term Lease vs. Month-to-Month Lease — fixed-term leases are for a specific period, month-to-month leases renew automatically.
Key legal points
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Leases typically describe the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
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Most leases require signatures from both landlord and tenant.
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Written agreements provide better protection than verbal agreements.
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Security deposits are common to protect property from damages.
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Tenants should understand termination clauses for ending the lease.
How to get started
Begin swiftly with these steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature (Premium).
FAQs
A lease is a contract between a landlord and tenant outlining rental terms.
While not always required, a written lease protects both parties' interests.
A sublease allows a tenant to rent their space to another person.
Breaking a lease early may result in penalties; check your lease terms.
A security deposit is a fee paid to cover potential damages or unpaid rent.
Glossary
- Lease - A contract for renting property.
- Tenant - An individual renting property from a landlord.
- Landlord - The owner of the property being rented.
- Security Deposit - Funds held to cover potential damages.
- Sublease - Renting a leased property to a third party.
- Fixed-Term Lease - A lease lasting for a specific period.
- Month-to-Month Lease - A lease that renews monthly without long-term commitment.
- Commercial Lease - A lease for business premises.
- Residential Lease - A lease for living accommodations.
- Termination Clause - Conditions under which a lease can be ended.