New York Roommate Agreement PDF
New York at a glance: Notice to Terminate: 30 days' written notice · Deposit Refund Timeline: 14 calendar days (N.Y. GOL § 7-108) · Statutory Right to Roommate: Protected under RPL § 235-f
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Roommate Agreements in New York
New York roommate agreements are governed by the Real Property Law. Under **New York Real Property Law Section 235-f (the "Roommate Law")**, a tenant has a statutory right to share their apartment with at least one additional unrelated adult and their dependent children, regardless of lease prohibitions.
Security deposit returns between roommates must follow the 14-day statutory timeline (N.Y. GOL § 7-108).
New York Roommate Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | New York Rule |
|---|---|
| Notice to Terminate | 30 days' written notice |
| Deposit Refund Timeline | 14 calendar days (N.Y. GOL § 7-108) |
| Statutory Right to Roommate | Protected under RPL § 235-f |
| Governing Law | N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-f |
New York Legal Requirements
- Lease clauses attempting to restrict the right to a roommate are void under RPL § 235-f.
- Rent shares between roommates cannot exceed the total rent charged by the landlord under NYC rent stabilization rules.
New York Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's New York legal resources or your state legislature's official website.