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The New York City lease that holds up in court.

Attorney-reviewed residential lease template built specifically for New York City landlords. Every required disclosure, the correct deposit cap, and the right notice periods — wired in by default. Basic plan $99/year for a single property.

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Includes lease creation, e-signature, document storage, landlord notices, checklists, and renewal reminders. More plans available →

Security deposit cap

1 month's rent (HSTPA 2019)

Late fees

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

Notice to terminate

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

Return of deposit

14 days with itemized statement

Required New York City disclosures

  • Window guards (NYC)
  • Bedbug annual filing (NYC DHCR form)
  • Indoor allergen hazards (Local Law 55)
  • Lead-based paint + Local Law 1 of 2004 (children under 6)
  • Sprinkler system notice
  • Gas leak procedures (Local Law 152)
  • Stove knob covers (children under 6)
  • Smoke and CO detector
  • Owner / managing agent contact (HPD registration)
  • Good Cause Eviction notice (where applicable)
  • Flood risk (since 2023)
  • Rent-stabilized rider (if applicable)

Every disclosure required by New York City law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key New York City laws we track

  • ·NYC Rent Stabilization Code
  • ·HSTPA (Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act)
  • ·Good Cause Eviction (NYC, 2024)
  • ·NYC Admin Code §27 (Housing Maintenance Code)
  • ·Local Law 55 (asthma triggers)
  • ·Local Law 1 of 2004 (lead paint)

Major Cities

Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
The Bronx
Staten Island

Ready when you are

Basic plan starts at $99/year for a single property — New York City-compliant lease, identity verification, e-signature, and a court-ready audit log. Managing more than one property? See Pro and Scale plans →

Start your lease package

Includes lease creation, e-signature, document storage, landlord notices, checklists, and renewal reminders.

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LeaseSigning provides legal information, not legal advice. For property-specific questions, consult an attorney licensed in New York City.