New York Sublease Agreement PDF
New York at a glance: Landlord Consent: Cannot be unreasonably withheld (RPL § 226-b) · Deposit Limit: 1 month's rent (residential) · Deposit Return: 14 days after subtenant vacates
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Sublease Agreements in New York
New York subleases are governed by the Real Property Law. Under N.Y. RPL § 226-b, tenants in buildings with four or more units have a statutory right to sublease, and the landlord cannot unreasonably withhold consent. If the landlord unreasonably refuses, the tenant has the right to be released from the lease.
Subleasing without consent in New York is a lease violation, but the tenant can cure it by obtaining retroactive consent or terminating the sublease.
New York Sublease Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | New York Rule |
|---|---|
| Landlord Consent | Cannot be unreasonably withheld (RPL § 226-b) |
| Deposit Limit | 1 month's rent (residential) |
| Deposit Return | 14 days after subtenant vacates |
| Governing Law | N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-b |
New York Legal Requirements
- Tenant must send a written request for sublease consent to the landlord via certified mail.
- Landlord must respond within 30 days of the request or it is deemed consented to.
- Security deposit is capped at one month's rent and must be returned within 14 days.
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.