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New York Rental Application Form Template

Create a New York rental application form online for a house or apartment. The Standard application collects applicant, income, rental history, occupants, pets, and vehicle details, and includes screening authorization with the federal adverse action notice, New York application fee rules, and fair housing protections.

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New York rules built into this template

  • Application fees: The landlord may not charge any application fee except for a background or credit check, limited to the actual cost or $20, whichever is less, and only if the landlord gives the applicant a copy of the check and the receipt for it. The fee is waived if the applicant provides a background or credit check conducted within the past 30 days (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 238-a).
  • Fair housing: New York prohibits housing discrimination, including based on lawful source of income such as housing assistance (N.Y. Exec. Law § 296(5)).
  • Screening: if a landlord denies an application or sets less favorable terms based on a consumer report, the landlord must give an adverse action notice (15 U.S.C. § 1681m).

What the Rental Application Form includes

  1. Applicant Information
  2. Employment and Income
  3. Rental History
  4. Occupants, Pets, and Vehicles
  5. Desired Tenancy
  6. Authorization to Screen
  7. Application Fees
  8. Fair Housing
  9. Accuracy of Information
  10. No Lease Until Signed
  11. Privacy
  12. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

How much can a landlord charge for a rental application in New York?
The landlord may not charge any application fee except for a background or credit check, limited to the actual cost or $20, whichever is less, and only if the landlord gives the applicant a copy of the check and the receipt for it. The fee is waived if the applicant provides a background or credit check conducted within the past 30 days (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 238-a).
Does a rental application create a lease?
No. An application only asks to rent the unit. A tenancy begins when the landlord and tenant sign a written lease.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Rental Application Form?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Rental Application Form for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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