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New York Room Rental Agreement Template

Create a New York room rental agreement online to rent a room in a shared home. The Standard agreement covers the room and shared areas, month-to-month term, rent and late fees, security deposit, utilities, house rules, occupancy, landlord access, repairs, move-out, and New York deposit, notice, and lodger rules.

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New York rules built into this template

  • Deposit limit: The deposit may not exceed one month's rent (N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108).
  • Deposit return: within 14 days after the tenant vacates the premises (N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108).
  • New York law: New York residential tenancy law applies to a room rental, and the landlord may not charge any application fee other than a background or credit check fee of no more than the actual cost or $20, whichever is less (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 238-a).
  • Fair housing: owner-occupied homes with four or fewer units are exempt from most Fair Housing Act rules, but discriminatory advertising is still prohibited (42 U.S.C. §§ 3603(b)(2), 3604(c)).

What the Room Rental Agreement includes

  1. Room and Shared Areas
  2. Term
  3. Rent
  4. Late Fees
  5. Security Deposit
  6. Utilities
  7. House Rules and Shared Spaces
  8. Occupancy and Subletting
  9. Landlord Access
  10. Repairs and Safety
  11. Move-Out
  12. State Law
  13. General Provisions
  14. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to renting a room in my home in New York?
New York residential tenancy law applies to a room rental, and the landlord may not charge any application fee other than a background or credit check fee of no more than the actual cost or $20, whichever is less (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 238-a).
Is a room renter a tenant or a lodger?
In most states, a person who rents a room is a tenant with the usual protections. A few states, such as California, have special rules for a single lodger in an owner-occupied home.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Room Rental Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Room Rental Agreement 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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