NYC Increase in Rent (for Rent Controlled Units)

If you own a rent controlled unit in New York City, you are no stranger to the difficulty of understanding the regulations governing rent controlled properties. One of the limitations of a rent controlled apartment is (spoiler alert) restrictions on the amount that can be charged for rent. This document informs tenants of any rent increase, but also helps landlords calculate exactly how much can be charged. The properties that are covered under rent stabilization are apartments that are in buildings of six or more units and were built before February 1, 1947.

This document is used for an apartment building which received a 2010-11 order of Eligibility or a 2010-11 Computed Order of Eligibility. These are issued by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. This form designed to assist in calculating the Maximum Base Rent and Maximum Collectable Rent for a rent-controlled apartment that has not had an increase or decrease in the past. If you are anything like us and the thought of crunching numbers makes your skin crawl, don’t panic! This document walks you through each step of the calculation to determine the maximum amount that can be charged for the unit.

The NYC Increase in Rent form must be completed and signed by the property’s owner and then served to the tenant of the rent controlled apartment. This document must be agreed upon by both the landlord and tenant in order to proceed. If for any reason, the tenant challenges the proposed statements, it must be complete within thirty-five days after receiving the notice.

This document gives a clear outline for both landlord and tenant on instructions on how to read and understand the document. You can download this document and it will be available in pdf format for printing and viewing purposes.

New York State Specific Documents

• New York City Rent-Stabilized Rider (Form RA-LR1: This form must be included in all New York City Rental Agreements and renewal agreements for rent-controlled apartments.
• NYC Child Notice for Lead Paint Compliance: This addendum is required for New York City Landlords renting to families with children under the age of 6. It must be provided to Tenants annually - at the signing of the Lease and at the time of renewal.
• New York City Required Annual Notice - Window Guards and Lead Paint: Occupants in buildings with 3 or more units must sign this form annually and give it to their Landlord.
• NYC Lease Renewal for Rent Stabilized Housing: Landlords renewing a Lease with Tenants in rent-stabilized housing must use this form.
• NYC Increase in Rent (for Rent Controlled Units): New York City rent-controlled apartments have complex rules for raising rent. This form makes it EZ for Landlords to comply with all requirements.
• New York Demand For Rent 14-Day Notice: This form is for Landlords that have Tenants that are late with rent. Pro Tip: It must be used before an eviction proceeding can be initiated.
• New York How To Prepare for a Landlord-Tenant Trial: This booklet is a great resource for New York Landlords preparing for a housing trial. It includes the rules and procedures Landlords will need.
• New York Notice to Vacate: This form should be used with Tenants that are violating the Lease but can cure the violation and remain in the property. This form provides Tenants with specifics regarding their Lease violation and the time that they have to cure the violation in order to avoid vacating the property.
• Buffalo Disclosure of Smoking Policy: The City of Buffalo requires Landlords to disclose a smoking policy. This form makes it EZ to do so and complies with Buffalo’s requirements
• Buffalo Rental Registry Information: Buffalo Landlords must register all rental properties. This form provides details on how Landlords do this.
• What Tenants Should Know About Indoor Allergens: New York City law requires that Landlords take steps to keep their Tenants’ homes free of pests and mold.
• New York City Indoor Allergen Disclosure: New York City Landlords of buildings with three or more Rental Units must comply with specific regulations to reduce the risk of indoor allergens like mold and pests. This form outlines those requirements and serves as a disclosure that documents a Landlord's compliance with all requirements.
• Buffalo Disclosure of Smoking Policy: The City of Buffalo in the State of New York requires the landlord to disclose a smoking policy, according to Chapter 264- Rental Dwelling Unit Registration.
• New York Sprinkler Disclosure: Landlords must disclose to the tenant whether there is a sprinkler system installed within the property or not.
• New York City Annual Stove Knob Cover Notice: NYC: Local Law 117 requires that the property owner of multiple dwellings provide stove knob covers for gas-powered stoves where the owner knows or reasonably should know that a child under six years of age resides.
• NYC Lease Renewal Form - EPTA Form RTP-8: This NYC Lease Renewal Form allows landlords to renew a lease with tenants that are enrolled within The Emergency Protection Act.

State-Specific Forms