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Laws and Regulations in New York

Explore a detailed collection of laws and regulations specific to New York helping you stay informed and compliant.

Breaking a Lease in New York: Legal Reasons and Procedures

Breaking a Lease in New York: Legal Reasons and Procedures

Breaking a lease in New York can feel overwhelming because of the complicated NYC lease break laws, but understanding the legal ground and procedures can simplify the process.  Both New York tenants and landlords alike must navigate a maze of rules, righ

Feb 26, 2025
New York Rent Laws

New York Rent Laws

Experienced landlords can agree on one thing: on time rent payments make their lives easier and less stressful. Arranging for automatic deposits or setting up an online payment account for your tenant, such as through LeaseRunner’s Tenant Payment Cente

Feb 26, 2025
Lease for Use by Real Estate Professionals

Lease for Use by Real Estate Professionals

The residential lease used by licensed real estate professionals in New York state is different only in that there is a section discussing the option to have an attorney review the rental agreement before the parties sign. Both the tenant and the landlo

Feb 26, 2025
Who Needs to Have Sprinkler System Notice?

Who Needs to Have Sprinkler System Notice?

All landlords in New York. New York is the only State that requires a notice about the presence of a working sprinkler system in the rental premises. This requirement may stem from the fact that the rental history of New York state began with rental pro

Feb 26, 2025
Notice to Quit in New York

Notice to Quit in New York

The “notice to quit” is a legal term that just means providing notice of the tenant’s intent to vacate the property when the lease expires. Property law in every state will contain language specifying the time frame required for giving notice to q

Feb 26, 2025
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