NY Real Property Law + HSTPA 2019
Free New York residential lease template.
New York landlord-tenant law was rewritten in 2019 by the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA). Security deposits are capped at one (1) month rent (RPL § 7-108), late fees capped at the greater of $50 or 5% of rent (§ 238-a), and deposits must be returned within 14 days. NYC adds rent stabilization for ~1 million regulated units — those are NOT covered by this template.
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Free download. 6 statute citations, 3 required disclosures included.
What is in this New York template
Every blank section maps to a controlling statute. Where New York law requires verbatim text (e.g., ), the template includes that text exactly as the statute prescribes - do not edit it.
NY Real Prop. Law § 7-108
Security deposit cap
Capped at 1× monthly rent statewide (HSTPA 2019).
RPL § 7-108(1-a)(e)
Deposit return
Refund + itemized statement within 14 days of move-out.
RPL § 238-a(2)
Late fee cap
Greater of $50 OR 5% of monthly rent.
RPL § 226-c
Notice to terminate
30/60/90 day tiered notice based on tenancy length (HSTPA 2019).
RPL § 235-b
Habitability
Implied warranty of habitability; non-waivable.
RPAPL § 711
Eviction notice (nonpayment)
14-day notice required statewide (HSTPA 2019, up from 3 days).
Required disclosures in New York
- ·Window guard disclosure (NYC properties)
- ·Lead-based paint disclosure (federal, pre-1978)
- ·Bedbug infestation history (NYC under HMC § 27-2018.1)
Quick reference for New York landlords
| Security deposit cap | 1× (HSTPA 2019) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 14 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | Reasonable notice (common law) |
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