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New York Sublease Agreement Template

Create a New York sublease agreement online to sublet an apartment or house. The Standard sublease covers rent and late fees, the security deposit, the master lease, landlord consent, use, utilities, repairs and entry, early termination, move-out, and New York landlord-tenant rules.

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New York rules built into this template

  • Subletting: Under N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-b, a tenant in a building with four or more residential units may sublet with the landlord's written consent, which may not be unreasonably withheld. The request must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, with the information the statute lists and a copy of the proposed sublease; if the landlord does not respond within 30 days after the request or any additional information reasonably asked for, consent is deemed given. Rent-stabilized apartments are subject to additional rules, including limits on the rent charged to a subtenant.
  • Deposit limit: the deposit may not exceed one month's rent (N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108).
  • Deposit return: the original tenant, acting as landlord, must return the deposit within 14 days after the subtenant vacates the premises (N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108).
  • Late fees: any late fee may not exceed the lesser of $50 or 5% of the monthly rent and may not be charged until rent is more than 5 days late (N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 238-a).

What the Sublease Agreement includes

  1. Premises and Term
  2. Rent
  3. Late Payment
  4. Security Deposit
  5. Master Lease
  6. Original Tenant's Obligations
  7. Landlord Consent
  8. Use and Occupancy
  9. Utilities
  10. Condition, Repairs, and Entry
  11. Insurance and Indemnity
  12. Early Termination of the Master Lease
  13. Move-Out
  14. State and Local Requirements
  15. General Provisions
  16. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

Can I sublet my apartment in New York?
Under N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-b, a tenant in a building with four or more residential units may sublet with the landlord's written consent, which may not be unreasonably withheld. The request must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, with the information the statute lists and a copy of the proposed sublease; if the landlord does not respond within 30 days after the request or any additional information reasonably asked for, consent is deemed given. Rent-stabilized apartments are subject to additional rules, including limits on the rent charged to a subtenant.
Am I still responsible to my landlord after I sublet?
Yes. The original tenant stays responsible to the landlord for rent and all lease obligations unless the landlord releases them in writing. The Standard sublease makes the subtenant follow the master lease and ends automatically if the master lease ends.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Sublease Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Sublease 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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