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New York lease setup checklist.

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New York required steps

• Confirm the security deposit cap

  1 month's rent (HSTPA 2019) (N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108(1-a)).

• Set a lease-compliant late fee

  Capped at $50 or 5% of monthly rent (whichever is less); 5-day grace required Allow a 5-day grace period.

• Plan entry-notice language

  Give at least 24 hours' notice before entering, absent an emergency.

• Set month-to-month termination notice

  30/60/90 days (based on tenancy length).

• Attach every required disclosure

  Window guards (NYC), Bedbug (NYC), Sprinkler, Lead-based paint, Good Cause Eviction notice (where applicable), Flood risk (since 2023), Indoor allergen hazards (NYC), Gas leak procedures (NYC), Smoke/CO detector, Owner's contact.

• Plan deposit return timing

  14 days with itemized statement (N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108(1-a)).

• Collect state-specific lease fields

  HPD Registration Number, Rent-stabilization status, RS rider attached?.