NYC Lease Renewal for Rent Stabilized Housing

Rent stabilization is a set of rent regulations in New York City,(NYC), that was enacted in 1969, it now covers over 1 million apartments in NYC. Rent stabilization protects tenants from unfair rent increases, and allows tenants the right to renew their lease agreement. If your tenant does decide to renew their lease, a specific form is required. The New York City Lease Renewal for Rent Stabilized Housing form, must be given to tenants who intend on renewing the lease agreement.

The NYC Lease Renewal for Rent Stabilized Housing form gives specific directions on what the landlord and tenant must first do before filling out or signing the form. In NYC, the owner/landlord must give written notice of renewal by mail or personal delivery not more than 150 days and not less than 90 days before the existing lease expires.

The landlord must also read and fill out Part A of the NYC Lease Renewal for Rent Stabilized Housing form. This form offers sections on the security deposit, additional charges, terms and conditions and more. The tenant has an option to choose a lease term of one or two years. The rent is set according to guidelines set forth by the local Rent Guidelines Board. After the landlord fills out Part A, the tenant is responsible for reading and filling out Part B of the form.

A landlord should use this form when the lease is expiring and would like to offer the tenant the option to renew. This form is used only for NYC residents in Rent Stabilized Housing. The NYC Lease Renewal for Rent Stabilized Housing must keep the same terms and conditions as the expiring lease. If any additional provisions are added to the renewal lease, they must abide by the Rent Stabilization Code and be attached to this renewal lease.

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