New York Room (Roommate) Rental Lease Agreement Template

A New York room rental (roommate) rental lease agreement is a legal document that sets rules and responsibilities for co-tenants. All Tenants must follow the agreed terms including rent and utility payments (paid on time). Each co-tenant should review the document before signing.

Last updated March 17th, 2025

A New York room rental (roommate) rental lease agreement is a legal document that sets rules and responsibilities for co-tenants. All Tenants must follow the agreed terms including rent and utility payments (paid on time). Each co-tenant should review the document before signing.

  1. Home »
  2. Lease »
  3. New York »
  4. Roommate

Landlord Tenant Laws

  • Single Tenant on Lease: If only a single tenant is named on the lease and the apartment is their primary residence, then the Tenant is allow have a roommate and the roommate’s dependent children.
  • Multiple Tenants on Lease: The total number of occupants cannot exceed the tenants listed on the lease. [1]

Sources

  1. ag.ny.gov

Sample New York Room (Roommate) Rental LeaseĀ