Renewal Lease
Renewal Lease
PO Box 222118
Great Neck, NY 11022-2118
CAMARA AICHA
1027 WALTON AVENUE Apt. 2B
BRONX, NY 10452
Dear Tenant/s:
Your current lease will expire on 7/31/2020. In this package you will find:
In order to continue your tenancy for the next lease period you MUST:
Check the appropriate one or two year box on BOTH copies of the enclosed Tryax Lease Renewal.
Sign BOTH copies of the enclosed Tryax Lease Renewals
Sign the Rent Rider for Renewal Lease
Sign BOTH copies of the enclosed Lease/Commencement of Occupancy Notice for Prevention of Lead Based
Paint Hazards at the red “X”.
Sign the NYC Window Guard Notice (Rider)
Sign the New York City Lease Rider for Rent Stabilized Tenants (Page 1 of 12 Pages)
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please call us at 516-829-5400.
Tenant: Check and complete where indicated one of three responses below after reading instructions on reverse side. Then date and sign your response below. You must return
this Renewal Lease form to the owner in person or by regular mail, within 60 days of the date this Notice was served upon you by the owner. Your failure to do so may be
grounds for the commencement of an action by the owner to evict you from your apartment.
I (we), the undersigned Tenant(s), accept the offer of a one (1) year renewal lease at a monthly rent of $ 1732.58 , plus
separate charges of $ 0.00 for a total monthly payment of $ 1732.58
I (we), the undersigned Tenant(s), accept the offer of a two (2) year renewal lease at a monthly rent of $ 1749.65 , plus
separate charges of $ 0.00 for a total monthly payment of $ 1749.65
I (we) will not renew my (our) lease and I (we) intend to vacate the apartment on the expiration date of the present lease.
If the owner offers a Renewal Lease less than 90 days prior to the expiration of the existing lease, the lease term selected by the tenant shall begin at the
tenant’s option either (1) on the date a renewal lease would have begun had a timely offer been made or (2) on the first rent payment date occurring no less
than 90 days after the date that the owner does offer the lease to the tenant. The guidelines rate applicable for such lease shall be no greater that the rate in
effect on the commencement date of the lease for which a timely offer should have been made, and the increased rental shall not begin before the first rent
payment date occurring no less than 90 days after such offer is made.
The owner must fully complete PART A on the reverse side of this Form explaining how the new rent has been computed. Any rent increase must not exceed
the applicable rent Guidelines Board adjustment(s) plus other adjustments authorized by the Rent Stabilization Code.
Tenants that were paying a preferential rent as of June 14, 2019 or thereafter, retain the preferential rent for the life of the tenancy. Rent Guidelines Board
increases and other increases allowed by the Rent Stabilization Law are to be applied to the preferential rent.
This Renewal Lease must be offered on the same terms and conditions as the expiring lease, except for such additional provisions as are permitted by law or
the Rent Stabilization Code which must be set forth by the owner and attached to this Form. If there are any additional lawful agreements between the owner
and tenant, a copy signed by both parties must be attached to this Form.
The tenant must return to the owner all copies of this Form, completed and signed by the tenant in PART B on the reverse side of this Form.
The owner must furnish the tenant with a fully executed copy of this Renewal Lease Form bearing the tenant’s and owner’s signatures in PART B, and a copy of
the DHCR New York City Lease Rider, within 30 days of the owner’s receipt of this Form signed by the tenant. Service of this fully executed Form, upon the
tenant, constitutes a binding renewal lease. If the owner fails to furnish the tenant with a fully executed copy of this Form within 30 days of receipt of the Form
signed by the tenant, the tenant shall continue to have rights afforded by the Rent Stabilization Law and code, and the owner will be barred from commencing
any action or proceeding against the tenant based upon non-renewal of lease.
INSTRUCTIONS TO TENANT
(Read Owner’s and Tenant’s Instructions carefully before completing this Renewal Lease Form)
If you wish to accept this offer to renew your lease, you must complete and sign this Renewal Lease Form in the space provided in PART B on the reverse side
of this Form, and you must return all copies and the signed Lease Form to the owner in person or by regular mail within 60 days of the date this Form was
served upon you. You may wish to make a copy for your own records. If you do not sign and return this Renewal Lease Form within the prescribed 60-day
period, the owner may have grounds to start proceedings to evict you from your apartment.
Before you complete and sign PART B and return this Renewal Lease Form, be sure to check that all lawful provisions and written agreements have been
attached by the owner to this Form. Please read all attachments carefully. If such other lawful provisions appear, they are part of this lease renewal offer and
renewal lease. If there are any lawful agreements between you and the owner, attached copies must be signed by both parties.
If the owner agrees to a rent which is lower than the legal regulated rent, this lower amount should be entered in item 5 on the reverse side of this Form, and a
signed copy of the agreement should be attached. You may not change the content of this Renewal Lease Form without the owner’s written consent. If a
“lower rent” amount is listed in item 5 and such rent is a “preferential rent”, upon renewal the owner may not increase the rent to the legal rent listed in item
2F. Tenants that were paying a preferential rent as of June 14, 2019, retain the preferential rent for the life of the tenancy. Rent Guidelines Board increases and
other increases allowed by the Rent Stabilization Law are to be applied to the preferential rent.
Your acceptance of this offer to renew shall constitute a renewal of the present lease for the term of years and rent accepted, subject to any other lawful
changes which appear in writing on the attachments to this Form, and subject also to payment of the new rent and additional security, if any. Such additional
security shall be deposited by the owner in the manner provided for on initial occupancy. However, pursuant to the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection
Act of 2019, an owner can hold no more than one month security deposit. Anything in excess of one month must be refunded to the tenant.
Please refer to the New York City Lease Rider for a summary of tenant’s rights and owners’ responsibilities.
RTP-8 (9/19)
RENEWAL LEASE FORM
Owners and Tenants should read INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNER and INSTRUCTIONS TO TENANT
on reverse side before filling out or signing form.
THIS IS A NOTICE FOR RENEWAL OF LEASE AND RENEWAL LEASE FORM ISSUED UNDER SECTION 2523.5(a) OF THE
RENT STABILIZATION CODE. ALL COPIES OF THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BELOW AND RETURNED TO YOUR
LANDLORD WITHIN 60 DAYS.
DATED: 3/16/2020
Tenant’s Name and Address: Owner’s/Agent Name & Address:
CAMARA AICHA 518-032-6 1027 WALLCO LLC
1027 WALTON AVENUE 2B P.O.BOX 222118
GREAT NECK, NY 11022-2118
BRONX, NY 10452
1. The owner hereby notifies you that your lease will expire on: 7/31/2020
Tenant: Check and complete where indicated one of three responses below after reading instructions on reverse side. Then date and sign your response below. You must return
this Renewal Lease form to the owner in person or by regular mail, within 60 days of the date this Notice was served upon you by the owner. Your failure to do so may be
grounds for the commencement of an action by the owner to evict you from your apartment.
I (we), the undersigned Tenant(s), accept the offer of a one (1) year renewal lease at a monthly rent of $ 1732.58 , plus
separate charges of $ 0.00 for a total monthly payment of $ 1732.58
I (we), the undersigned Tenant(s), accept the offer of a two (2) year renewal lease at a monthly rent of $ 1749.65 , plus
separate charges of $ 0.00 for a total monthly payment of $ 1749.65
I (we) will not renew my (our) lease and I (we) intend to vacate the apartment on the expiration date of the present lease.
If the owner offers a Renewal Lease less than 90 days prior to the expiration of the existing lease, the lease term selected by the tenant shall begin at the
tenant’s option either (1) on the date a renewal lease would have begun had a timely offer been made or (2) on the first rent payment date occurring no less
than 90 days after the date that the owner does offer the lease to the tenant. The guidelines rate applicable for such lease shall be no greater that the rate in
effect on the commencement date of the lease for which a timely offer should have been made, and the increased rental shall not begin before the first rent
payment date occurring no less than 90 days after such offer is made.
The owner must fully complete PART A on the reverse side of this Form explaining how the new rent has been computed. Any rent increase must not exceed
the applicable rent Guidelines Board adjustment(s) plus other adjustments authorized by the Rent Stabilization Code.
Tenants that were paying a preferential rent as of June 14, 2019 or thereafter, retain the preferential rent for the life of the tenancy. Rent Guidelines Board
increases and other increases allowed by the Rent Stabilization Law are to be applied to the preferential rent.
This Renewal Lease must be offered on the same terms and conditions as the expiring lease, except for such additional provisions as are permitted by law or
the Rent Stabilization Code which must be set forth by the owner and attached to this Form. If there are any additional lawful agreements between the owner
and tenant, a copy signed by both parties must be attached to this Form.
The tenant must return to the owner all copies of this Form, completed and signed by the tenant in PART B on the reverse side of this Form.
The owner must furnish the tenant with a fully executed copy of this Renewal Lease Form bearing the tenant’s and owner’s signatures in PART B, and a copy of
the DHCR New York City Lease Rider, within 30 days of the owner’s receipt of this Form signed by the tenant. Service of this fully executed Form, upon the
tenant, constitutes a binding renewal lease. If the owner fails to furnish the tenant with a fully executed copy of this Form within 30 days of receipt of the Form
signed by the tenant, the tenant shall continue to have rights afforded by the Rent Stabilization Law and code, and the owner will be barred from commencing
any action or proceeding against the tenant based upon non-renewal of lease.
INSTRUCTIONS TO TENANT
(Read Owner’s and Tenant’s Instructions carefully before completing this Renewal Lease Form)
If you wish to accept this offer to renew your lease, you must complete and sign this Renewal Lease Form in the space provided in PART B on the reverse side
of this Form, and you must return all copies and the signed Lease Form to the owner in person or by regular mail within 60 days of the date this Form was
served upon you. You may wish to make a copy for your own records. If you do not sign and return this Renewal Lease Form within the prescribed 60-day
period, the owner may have grounds to start proceedings to evict you from your apartment.
Before you complete and sign PART B and return this Renewal Lease Form, be sure to check that all lawful provisions and written agreements have been
attached by the owner to this Form. Please read all attachments carefully. If such other lawful provisions appear, they are part of this lease renewal offer and
renewal lease. If there are any lawful agreements between you and the owner, attached copies must be signed by both parties.
If the owner agrees to a rent which is lower than the legal regulated rent, this lower amount should be entered in item 5 on the reverse side of this Form, and a
signed copy of the agreement should be attached. You may not change the content of this Renewal Lease Form without the owner’s written consent. If a
“lower rent” amount is listed in item 5 and such rent is a “preferential rent”, upon renewal the owner may not increase the rent to the legal rent listed in item
2F. Tenants that were paying a preferential rent as of June 14, 2019, retain the preferential rent for the life of the tenancy. Rent Guidelines Board increases and
other increases allowed by the Rent Stabilization Law are to be applied to the preferential rent.
Your acceptance of this offer to renew shall constitute a renewal of the present lease for the term of years and rent accepted, subject to any other lawful
changes which appear in writing on the attachments to this Form, and subject also to payment of the new rent and additional security, if any. Such additional
security shall be deposited by the owner in the manner provided for on initial occupancy. However, pursuant to the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection
Act of 2019, an owner can hold no more than one month security deposit. Anything in excess of one month must be refunded to the tenant.
Please refer to the New York City Lease Rider for a summary of tenant’s rights and owners’ responsibilities.
If there is any conflict between any of the provisions of this Rider and any of the terms of the printed Lease,
such conflict shall be resolve in favor of the provisions of this Rider.
1. Legal Regulated Rent. The maximum legal rent for the subject apartment as of the
commencement of this Renewal Lease is $ 3154.73 per month (1 year term) or
$ 3185.81 per month (2 year term). Tenant acknowledges that the subject apartment will
be appropriately registered at the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
(DHCR) at the monthly rent of $ 3154.73 (1 year term) or $ 3185.81 (2 year term)
stated in this Renewal Lease and that this agreement shall in no way affect the lawful stabilized
rent for the subject apartment.
2. Preferential Rent. Notwithstanding the maximum legal rent reserved on the face page of this
Renewal Lease, which is the maximum legal rent for the subject apartment, the parties to this
Renewal Lease agree and acknowledge that the Tenant will be charged during the term of the
Tenant’s Renewal Lease, a preferential rent. The tenant shall be required to pay only the sum of
$ 1732.58 per month (1 year) or $ 1749.65 per month (2 year) for the term of
this Renewal Lease. Similarly, the Tenant shall be required to pay only the sum of $ 1732.58
(1 year term) or $ 1749.65 (2 year term) as a Security Deposit.
3. Personal to Tenant. The preferential rent set forth in this Renewal Lease is personal to the
Tenant’s named in the Renewal Lease only and does not inure to the benefit of the Tenant’s
successors or assigns.
4. Renewal Increases. The rent to be paid is preferential rent which is less than the legal
regulated rent for the apartment. At present the law requires the landlord to compute future
renewal rent increases based on the preferential rent, as lawfully adjusted. In the event the law
changes and the landlord is permitted to increase the rent to the legal regulated rent upon
renewal, the landlord reserves the right to do so.
Owner/Manager
Tryax Realty Management, Inc.
P.O.Box 222118, Great Neck, NY 11022-2118
Owner/Manager’s Address
RENEWAL 2020
WF-013 (Rev. 11/02)
APPENDIX A
You are required by law to inform the owner if a child under six years of age resides or will
reside in the dwelling unit (apartment) for which you are signing this lease/commencing
occupancy. If such a child resides or will reside in the unit, the owner of the building is required to
perform an annual visual inspection of the unit to determine the presence of lead-based paint
hazards. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU RETURN THIS FORM TO THE OWNER OR
MANAGING AGENT OF YOUR BUILDING TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF YOUR
CHILD. If you do not respond to this notice, the owner is required to attempt to inspect your
apartment to determine if a child under six years of age resides there.
If a child under six years of age does not reside in the unit now, but does come to live in it at any
time during the year, you must inform the owner in writing immediately. If a child under six years
of age resides in the unit, you should also inform the owner immediately at the address below if
you notice any peeling paint or deteriorated subsurface in the unit during the year.
Please complete this form and return one copy to the owner or his or her agent or representative
when you sign the lease/commence occupancy of the unit. Keep one copy of this form for your
records. You should also receive a copy of a pamphlet developed by the New York City
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene explaining about lead-based paint hazards when you
sign your lease/commence occupancy.
CHECK ONE: A child under six years of age resides in the unit.
A child under six years of age does not reside in the unit.
RENEWAL 2020
APENDICE A
Usted esta requerido por ley informarle al dueño si un niño menor de seis años de edad esta
viviendo o vivirá con usted en la unidad de vivienda (apartamento) para la cual usted va a firmar un
contrato de ocupación. Si tal niño empieza a residir en la unidad, el dueño del edificio esta
requerido hacer una inspección visual anualmente de la unidad para determinar la presencia
peligrosa de plomo en la pintura. POR ESO ES IMPORTANTE QUE USTED LE DEVUELVA
ESTE AVISO AL DUEÑO O AGENTE AUTORIZADO DEL EDIFICIO PARA
PROTEGER LA SALUD DE SU NIÑO. Si usted no informa al dueño esta requerido
inspeccionar su apartamento para descubrir si un niño menor de seis años de edad esta viviendo en
el apartamento.
Si un niño de seis años de edad no vive en la unidad ahora, pero viene a vivir en cualquier tiempo
durante el año, usted debe de informarle al dueño por escrito inmediatamente a la dirección
provenida abajo. Usted tambien debe de informarle al dueño por escrito si un niño menor de seis
años de edad vive en la unidad y si usted observa que durante el año la pintura se deteriora o esta
por pelarse sobre la superficie de la unidad.
Por favor de llenar este formulario y devolver una copia al dueño del edificio o al agente o
representante cuando usted firme el contrato o empieze a ocupar la unidad. Mantenga una copia de
este formulario para sus archivos. Al firmar su contrato de ocupación usted recibirá un pamfleto
hecho por el Departamento de Salud y Salud Mental de la Ciudad de Nueva York, explicando el
peligro de plomo en pintura.
RENEWAL 2020
State of New York
Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Office of Rent Administration
Gertz Plaza
92-31 Union Hall Street
Jamaica, New York 11433
Web Site: www.hcr.ny.gov
Revision Date: September 2019
New York City LEASE Rider For Rent Stabilized Tenants
FAILURE BY AN OWNER TO ATTACH A COPY OF THIS RIDER TO THE TENANT’S LEASE WITHOUT
CAUSE MAY RESULT IN A FINE OR OTHER SANCTIONS
NOTICE
This Rider, with this Notice, must be attached to all vacancy and renewal leases for rent stabilized apartments. This
Rider was prepared pursuant to Section 26-511(d) of the New York City Rent Stabilization Law.
This Rider must be in a print size larger than the print size of the lease to which the Rider is attached. The following
language must appear in bold print upon the face of each lease : “ATTACHED RIDER SETS FORTH RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS OF TENANTS AND LANDLORDS UNDER THE RENT STABILIZATION LAW.”
This Rider has been updated to reflect the changes made by the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019.
Section 2 - This section needs to be completed for vacancy and renewal leases
Lease Rider for the housing accommodation:
1027 WALTON AVENUE Apt. 2B
BRONX, NY 10452
(Print Housing Accommodation’s Address and Apartment Number)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
The tenant named in the lease hereby acknowledges the contemporaneous receipt of the above lease rider for the housing
accommodation stated above.
CAMARA AICHA
Print Name of Tenant(s)
INTRODUCTION:
This Rider is issued by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”), pursuant to the
Rent Stabilization Law (“RSL”) and Rent Stabilization Code (“RSC”). It generally informs tenants and owners about
their basic rights and responsibilities under the RSL.
This Rider does not contain every rule applicable to rent stabilized apartments. It is only informational and its
provisions are not part of and do not modify the lease. However, it must be attached as an addendum to the lease. It
does not otherwise replace or modify more exact or complete sections of the RSL, the RSC, any order of DHCR, or
any order of the New York City Rent Guidelines Board that govern this tenancy. The owner must comply with all
applicable state, federal and local fair housing laws and nondiscrimination requirements.
The Appendix lists organizations which can provide assistance to tenants and owners who have inquiries, complaints
or requests relating to subjects covered in this Rider.
Tenants should keep a copy of this Rider and of any lease they sign and carefully review the summary of lawful rent
increases described. Any tenant who believes that the rent they are being charged may be unlawful may consider
requesting a rent history of their apartment from DHCR (www.hcr.ny.gov). After reviewing the rent history, the
tenant can make an informed decision whether to file form RA-89 “Tenant’s Complaint of Rent and/or Other Specific
Overcharges in a Rent Stabilized Apartment.”
1. RENEWAL LEASES
The owner is entitled to increase the rent when a tenant renews a lease (“renewal lease”). Each year, effective
October 1, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board sets the percentage of maximum permissible increase over the
immediately preceding September 30th rent for leases which will begin during the year for which the guidelines
order is in effect. The date a lease starts determines which guidelines order applies.
Guidelines orders provide increases for Renewal Leases. The renewing tenant has the choice of the length of the
lease. Different percentages are set for rent increases for leases of one or two years. For additional information see
DHCR Fact Sheet #26.
2. VACANCY LEASES
The owner is entitled to increase the previous legal regulated rent when a new tenant enters into a lease for the first
time and this is referred to as a vacancy lease. The tenant may choose between a one or two-year lease term. The
allowable increase is set by the Rent Guidelines Board. However, no more than one guideline board increase may be
added per guideline year. Lawful Major Capital Improvement and Individual Apartment Improvements may also be
added to the rent.
3. SECURITY DEPOSITS
An owner may collect a security deposit no greater than one month’s rent. When the rent is increased, the owner
may charge an additional amount to bring the security deposit up to the full amount of the increased rent to which
the owner is entitled. If a preferential rent is being charged, the amount of the security deposit collected can be no
higher than the preferential rent.
A security deposit must be deposited in an interest bearing trust account in a banking organization in New York
State. The tenant has the option of applying the interest to the rent, leaving the interest in the bank or receiving the
interest annually. For additional information see DHCR Fact Sheet #9.
4. OTHER RENT INCREASES
In addition to guideline increases, the rent may be permanently increased based upon the following:
(A) Individual Apartment Improvements (IAI) – When an owner installs a new appliance or makes an
improvement to an apartment the owner may be entitled to an IAI rent Increase. Tenant written consent
for the improvement and rent increase is only required if the apartment is occupied by a tenant. It is not
required for a vacant apartment.
In buildings with 35 units or less, the increase is limited to 1/168th of the cost of the improvement. In
buildings with more than 35 units, the increase is limited to 1/180th of the cost of the improvement.
No more than three IAI increases can be collected in a 15-year period and the total cost of the
improvements eligible for a rent increase calculation cannot exceed $15,000. Work must be done by a
licensed contractor and there is a prohibition on common ownership between the contractor and the
owner. The apartment must be free and clear of any outstanding hazardous and immediately hazardous
violations. The written consent provided by the tenant in occupancy must be on a DHCR form. A
translated version in the top 6 languages spoken other than English will be made available for review on
the DHCR website. Owners are required to maintain supporting documentation and photographs for all
IAI installations, which commencing June 14, 2020 will be submitted to and stored by DHCR in an
electronic format. The IAI rent increase is temporary, as it must be removed from the rent in 30 years
and the legal rent must be adjusted at that time for guideline increases that were previously compounded
on a rent that included the IAI.
The DHCR Lease Rider offered to vacancy lease tenants contain notification to the tenant of the right to
request from the owner by certified mail Individual Apartment Improvements (IAI’s) supporting
documentation at the time the lease is offered or within 60 days of the execution of the lease. The owner
shall provide such documentation within 30 days of that request in person or by certified mail. A tenant
who is not provided with that documentation upon demand may file form RA-90 “Tenant’s Complaint
of Owner’s Failure to Renew Lease and/or Failure to Furnish a copy of a Signed Lease” to receive a
DHCR Order that directs the furnishing of the IAI supporting documentation. (Refer to Rider Section 1,
Individual Apartment Improvements.)
IAI rent increases cannot be collected if a DHCR order reducing rent for decreased services is in effect
and has an earlier effective date. It can be collected prospectively on the effective date of a DHCR order
restoring the rent.
(B) Major Capital Improvements (MCI) – An owner is permitted a rental increase for building-wide
major capital improvements, such as the replacement of a boiler or new plumbing. Major Capital
Improvement rent increases are prohibited in buildings that contain 35% or fewer rent regulated
apartments. The owner must file an application with DHCR and all supporting documentation is
audited.
DHCR may issue an order denying the increase or granting it in part or in whole and serve the order on
the owner and all tenants in the building. The rent increase approved in the DHCR order is collectible
prospectively, on the first day of the first month 60 days after issuance. There are no retroactive rent
increases. The collection of the increase is limited to a 2% cap/yearly phase-in. The 2% cap also applies
to MCI rent increases not yet collected that were approved on or after June 14, 2012. Upon vacancy, the
remaining balance of the increase can be added to the legal rent. In buildings with 35 or fewer units, the
cost is amortized over a 12-year period. In buildings with more than 35 units, the cost is amortized over
12 ½ years. The building must be free and clear of any outstanding hazardous and immediately
hazardous violations. The MCI rent increase is temporary and it must be removed from the rent in 30
years and the legal rent must be adjusted at that time for guideline increases that were previously
compounded on a rent that included the MCI rent increase.
Vacancy lease tenants are to be notified in their lease about pending MCI applications.
(C) Hardship – An owner may apply to increase the rents of all rent stabilized apartments based on
hardship when:
1. the rents are not sufficient to enable the owner to maintain approximately the same average annual
net income for a current three-year period as compared with the annual net income which prevailed
on the average over the period 1968 through 1970, or for the first three years of operation if the
building was completed since 1968, or for the first three years the owner owned the building if the
owner cannot obtain records for the years 1968-1970; or
2. where the annual gross rental income does not exceed the annual operating expenses by a sum equal
to at least 5% of such gross income.
If an application for a rent increase based on a major capital improvement or hardship is granted, the owner may
charge the increase during the term of an existing lease only if the lease contains a clause specifically authorizing
the owner to do so.
5. RENT REGISTRATION
(A) Initial
An owner must register an apartment’s rent and services with DHCR when the building first becomes
subject to the RSL and in adherence to any related regulatory agreements and/or tax benefit programs.
(B) Annual
The annual registration must be filed with DHCR no earlier than April 1st of each year. At the time
of such filing, the owner must provide each tenant with the tenant’s copy.
(C) Penalties
Failure to register may result in such penalties, rent reductions, and other remedies as permitted by
law.
6. RENEWAL LEASES
A tenant has a right to a renewal lease, with certain exceptions (see Provision 10 of this Rider, “When An
Owner May Refuse To Renew A Lease”).
At least 90 days and not more than 150 days before the expiration of a lease, the owner is required to notify the
tenant in writing that the lease will soon expire. That notice must also offer the tenant the choice of a one or
two-year lease at the permissible guidelines increase. After receiving the notice, the tenant always has 60 days
to accept the owner’s offer, whether or not the offer is made within the above time period, or even beyond the
expiration of the lease term.
Any renewal lease, except for the amount of rent and duration of its term, is required to be on the same terms
and conditions as the expired lease, and a fully executed copy of the same must be provided to the tenant
within30 days from the owner’s receipt of the renewal lease or renewal form signed by the tenant. If the owner
does not return a copy of such fully executed Renewal Lease Form to the tenant within 30 days of receiving the
signed renewal lease from the tenant, the tenant is responsible for payment of the new lease rent and may file a
“Tenant’s Complaint of Owner’s Failure to Renew Lease and/or Failure to Furnish a Copy of a Signed Lease”
(DHCR Form RA-90). DHCR shall order the owner to furnish the copy of the renewal lease or form. If the
owner does not comply within 20 days of such order, the owner shall not be entitled to collect a rent guideline
increase until the lease or form is provided.
It is illegal for an owner to require a rent stabilized tenant to provide immigration status information or a Social
Security number as a condition to renewing the lease. (For additional information on the rights of foreign-born
tenants see DHCR Fact Sheet #45.)
If a tenant wishes to remain in occupancy beyond the expiration of the lease, the tenant may not refuse to sign a
proper renewal lease. If the tenant does refuse to sign a proper renewal lease, he or she may be subject to an
eviction proceeding.
An owner may add to a renewal lease the following clauses even if such clauses were not included in the
tenant’s prior lease:
(A) the rent may be adjusted by the owner on the basis of Rent Guidelines Board or DHCR Orders;
(B) if the owner or the lease grants permission to sublet or assign, the owner may charge a sublet allowance
for a sub-tenant or assignee, provided the prime lease is a renewal lease. However, this sublet allowance
may be charged even if such clause is not added to the renewal lease. (Subletting is discussed in
Provision 9 of this Rider);
(C) (1) if the building in which the apartment is located is receiving 421-a (1-15) tax benefits, a clause may be
added providing for an annual or other periodic rent increase over the initial rent at an average rate of not
more than 2.2 % of the amount of such initial rent per annum not to exceed nine 2.2 percent increases.
Such charge shall not become part of the legal regulated rent; however, the cumulative 2.2 percent
increases charged prior to the termination of tax benefits may continue to be collected as a separate
charge;
(2) provisions for rent increases if authorized under Section 423 of the Real Property Tax Law: a clause
may be added to provide for an annual or other periodic rent increase over the legal regulated rent if
authorized by Section 423 of the Real Property Tax Law.
In the event that the tenant has permanently vacated the apartment at the time of the renewal lease offer, family
members who have lived with the tenant in the apartment as a primary residence for at least two years immediately
prior to such permanent vacating (one year for family members who are senior citizens and disabled persons), or from
the inception of the tenancy or commencement of the relationship, if for less than such periods, are entitled to a
renewal lease.
“Family Member” includes the spouse, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, father, mother, stepfather, stepmother,
brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law or
daughter-in-law of the tenant.
“Family member” may also include any other person living with the tenant in the apartment as a primary residence
who can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence between such person and the tenant.
Examples of evidence which is considered in determining whether such emotional and financial commitment and
interdependence existed are set forth in the Rent Stabilization Code. Renewal lease succession rights are also
discussed in detail in DHCR Fact Sheet #30.
8. SERVICES
Written notification to the owner or managing agent should be given but is NOT required, before filing a decrease in
service complaint with DHCR. Owners who have not received prior written notification from the tenant will
however, be given additional time to respond to a complaint filed with DHCR. Applications based on a lack of heat
or hot water must be accompanied by a report from the appropriate city agency.
All emergency conditions do not require prior written notification. These include but are not limited to: vacate order
(5 day notification), fire (5 day notification), no water apartment wide, no operable toilet, collapsed or collapsing
ceiling or walls, collapsing floor, no heat/hot water apartment wide (violation required), broken or inoperative
apartment front door lock, all elevators inoperable, no electricity apartment wide, window to fire escape (does not
open), water leak (cascading water, soaking electrical fixtures), window-glass broken (not cracked), broken/unusable
fire escapes, air conditioner broken (summer season). Complaints to DHCR on the appropriate DHCR form that cite
any of these emergency conditions will be treated as first priority and will be processed as quickly as possible. It is
recommended that tenants use a separate DHCR form for any problematic conditions that are not on this
emergency condition list.
Certain conditions, examples of which are set forth in the Rent Stabilization Code, which have only a minimal
impact on tenants, do not affect the use and enjoyment of the premises, and may exist despite regular maintenance of
services. These conditions do not rise to the level of a failure to maintain required services. The passage of time
during which a disputed service was not provided without complaint may be considered in determining whether a
condition is de minimis. For this purpose, the passage of 4 years or more will be considered presumptive evidence
that the condition is de minimis.
The amount of any rent reduction ordered by DHCR shall be reduced by any credit, abatement or offset in rent
which the tenant has received pursuant to Sec. 235-b of the Real Property Law (“Warranty of Habitability”) that
relates to one or more conditions covered by the DHCR Order. For additional information see DHCR Fact Sheets #3,
#14 and #37.
9. SUBLETTING AND ASSIGNMENT
A tenant has the right to sublet his/her apartment, even if subletting is prohibited in the lease, provided that the tenant
complies strictly with the provisions of Real Property Law Section 226-b. Tenants who do not comply with these
requirements may be subject to eviction proceedings. Compliance with Section 226-b is not determined by DHCR,
but by a court of competent jurisdiction. If a tenant in occupancy under a renewal lease sublets his/her apartment, the
owner may temporarily increase the rent by the current rent guidelines board adjustment, regardless of whether the
owner has increased the rent by the guidelines board amount within the prior twelve months. This charge may be
passed on to the sub-tenant. However, upon termination of the sublease, the Legal Regulated Rent shall revert to the
Legal Regulated Rent without such temporary increase. The rent increase is the allowance provided by the NYC Rent
Guidelines Board available when the tenant’s lease commenced, and it takes effect when the subletting takes place.
A tenant who sublets his/her apartment is entitled to charge the sub-tenant the rent permitted under the Rent
Stabilization Law, and may charge a 10% surcharge payable to the tenant only if the apartment sublet is fully
furnished with the tenant’s furniture. Where the tenant charges the sub-tenant any additional rent above such
surcharge and sublet allowance, if applicable, the tenant shall be required to pay to the sub-tenant a penalty of three
times the rent overcharge, and may also be required to pay interest and attorney’s fees. The tenant may also be
subject to an eviction proceeding.
Assignment of Leases
In an assignment, a tenant transfers the entire remainder of his or her lease to another person (the assignee), and gives
up all of his/her rights to reoccupy the apartment.
Pursuant to the provisions of Real Property Law Section 226-b, a tenant may not assign his/her lease without the
written consent of the owner, unless the lease expressly provides otherwise. If the owner consents to the assignment
of the lease, the owner may increase the rent as if the assignee was entering into a new lease following permanent
vacancy. Such increase shall remain part of the Legal Regulated Rent for any subsequent renewal lease.
An owner is not required to have reasonable grounds to refuse to consent to the assignment. However, if the owner
unreasonably refuses consent, the owner must release the tenant from the remainder of the lease, if the tenant, upon
30 days’ notice to the owner, requests to be released.
If the owner refuses to consent to an assignment and does have reasonable grounds for withholding consent, the
tenant cannot assign and the owner is not required to release the tenant from the lease. For additional information see,
DHCR Fact Sheet #7.
10. WHEN AN OWNER MAY REFUSE TO RENEW A LEASE
As long as a tenant pays the lawful rent to which the owner is entitled, the tenant, except for the specific grounds
stated in the Rent Stabilization Law and Rent Stabilization Code, is entitled to remain in the apartment. An owner
may not harass a tenant by engaging in an intentional course of conduct intended to make the tenant move from
his/her apartment.
Below are listed some but not all grounds for eviction:
Without DHCR consent, the owner may refuse to renew a lease and bring an eviction action in Civil Court
at the expiration of the lease on any of the following grounds:
(A) the tenant refuses to sign a proper renewal lease offered by the owner;
(B) the owner, because of immediate and compelling necessity, seeks to recover the apartment in good faith
for personal use and occupancy as a primary residence or for the personal use and occupancy as a
primary residence of members of the owner’s immediate family; Note that the owner is only permitted to
do this for one apartment in a building subject to regulation.
(C) the tenant does not occupy the apartment as his or her primary residence. The owner must notify the
tenant in writing at least 90 and not more than 150 days prior to the expiration of the lease term of the
owner’s intention not to renew the lease.
With DHCR consent, the owner may refuse to renew a lease upon any of the following grounds:
(A) the owner seeks in good faith to recover possession of the apartment for the purpose of demolishing the
building and constructing a new building; or
(C) the owner requires the apartment or the land for the owner’s own use in connection with a business
which the owner owns and operates.
A tenant will be served with a copy of the owner’s application and has a right to object. If the owner’s application is
granted, the owner may bring an eviction action in Civil Court.
11. EVICTION WHILE THE LEASE IS IN EFFECT
The owner may bring an action in Civil Court to evict a tenant during the term of the lease for the grounds stated in
the Rent Stabilization Law and Rent Stabilization Code.
Below are listed some but not all grounds for eviction:
(A) does not pay rent;
(B) is violating a substantial obligation of the tenancy;
(C) is committing or permitting a nuisance;
(D) is illegally using or occupying the apartment;
(E) has unreasonably refused the owner access to the apartment for the purpose of making necessary
repairs or improvements required by law or authorized by DHCR, or for the purpose of inspection or
showing. The tenant must be given at least 5 days’ notice of any such inspection or showing, to be
arranged at the mutual convenience of the tenant and owner, so to enable the tenant to be present at the
inspection or showing. A tenant cannot be required to permit access for inspection or showing if such
requirement would be contrary to the lease.
Tenants are cautioned that causing violations of health, safety, or sanitation standards of housing maintenance
laws, or permitting such violations by a member of the family or of the household or by a guest, may be the
basis for a court action by the owner.
Tenants who do not purchase their apartments under a Non-Eviction Conversion Plan continue to be protected by Rent
Stabilization. Conversions are regulated by the New York State Attorney General. Any cooperative or condominium
conversion plan accepted for filing by the New York State Attorney General’s Office will include specific information
about tenant rights and protections. An informational booklet about the general subject of conversion is available from
the New York State Attorney General’s Office.
Tenants or their spouses who are 62 years of age, or older, or are persons with a disability, and whose household
income level does not exceed the established income level may qualify for an exemption from guideline rent increases,
hardship rent increases, major capital improvement rent increases and rent reductions for DHCR approved electrical
sub-metering conversions. This exemption will only be for a portion of the increase which causes the tenant’s rent to
exceed one-third of the “net” household income, and is not available for increases based on new services or equipment
within the apartment. Questions concerning the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program and the
Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) program can be addressed to the New York City Department of Finance.
When a senior citizen or person with a disability is granted a rent increase exemption, the owner may obtain a real
estate tax credit from New York City equal to the amount of the tenant’s exemption. Notwithstanding any of the
above, a senior citizen or person with a disability who receives a rent increase exemption is still required to pay a full
month’s rent as a security deposit. For additional information see DHCR Fact Sheet # 20 and # 21.
14. SPECIAL CASES AND EXCEPTIONS
Some special rules relating to stabilized rents and required services may apply to newly constructed buildings
subject to regulatory agreement and/or which receive tax abatement or exemption, and to buildings rehabilitated
under certain New York City, New York State, federal financing, mortgage insurance programs, or project based
vouchers. The supervising government agency that sets initial legal rents may also set preferential rents. The rules
mentioned in this Rider do not necessarily apply to rent stabilized apartments located in hotels or permanent housing
accommodations with government contracted services to vulnerable individuals or individuals with disabilities who
are or were homeless or at risk of homelessness. A separate Hotel Rights Notice informing permanent hotel tenants
and owners of their basic rights and responsibilities under the Rent Stabilization Law is available from DHCR.
Owners are authorized to collect surcharges from rent stabilized tenants for the use of air conditioners. DHCR issues
an annual update to an Operational Bulletin in which the lawful surcharges are established for the year. One
surcharge amount is established for tenants in buildings where electricity is included in the rent. Another surcharge
is established for tenants who pay for their own electricity. Such surcharges shall not become part of the legal
regulated rent. (See Operational Bulletin 84-4 and Fact Sheet # 27).
Unless a lease provides otherwise, owners are not required to allow tenants to install washing machines, dryers or
dishwashers. Where a tenant requests permission from the owner to install such appliance or appliances, whether
permanently installed or portable, and the owner consents, the owner may collect a surcharge or surcharges. DHCR
issues periodic updates to an Operational Bulletin that sets forth surcharges for washing machines, dryers and
dishwashers. One set of surcharges is established for tenants in buildings where electricity is included in the rent.
Another set of surcharges is established for tenants who pay their own electricity. Such surcharges shall not become
part of the rent. (See Operational Bulletin 2005-1).
Copies of the Rider are available for informational purposes only, in languages required by DHCR’s Language
Access Plan and can be viewed at www.hcr.ny.gov. However, the Rider is required to be offered and executed in
English only, at the issuance of a vacancy lease or renewal lease. The DHCR RTP-8 Renewal Lease Form is also
required to be offered and executed in English only.
Copias de la Cláusula están disponibles con fines informativos en los idiomas requeridos por el Plan de Acceso
Lingüístico de la DHCR y se pueden ver en www.hcr.ny.gov. Sin embargo, se requiere que la Cláusula se ofrezca y
ejecute en inglés solamente, en la emisión de un contrato de arrendamiento por desocupación o contrato de
renovación de arrendamiento. El Formulario del Contrato de Renovación de Arrendamiento RTP-8 de la DHCR
también se debe ofrecer y ejecutar en inglés solamente.
Kopi Dokiman Siplemantè a disponib pou bay enfòmasyon sèlman, nan lang ki obligatwa dapre Plan Aksè nan Lang
DHCR epi ou kapab wè yo sou sitwèb www.hcr.ny.gov. Men, yo fèt pou bay ak egzekite Dokiman Siplemantè a nan
lang Anglè sèlman, lè y ap bay yon nouvo kontra lwaye oswa yon renouvèlman kontra lwaye. Pwopriyetè kayla gen
obligasyon tou pou bay ak egzekite Fòm Renouvèlman Kontra Lwaye DHCR RTP-8 nan lang Anglè sèlman.
Copie della postilla sono disponibili per finalità esclusivamente informative nelle lingue previste dal Piano di
assistenza linguistica (Language Access Plan) del DHCR e sono consultabili sul sito www.hcr.ny.gov. La postilla,
tuttavia, va presentata e resa esecutiva solo in lingua inglese, alla stipula di un contratto di locazione di immobile
libero o di rinnovo. Anche il modulo del contratto di rinnovo RTP-8 del DHCR va presentato e perfezionato solo in
lingua inglese.
본 특약서의 사본은 DHCR의 언어 액세스 계획(Language Access Plan)에서 요구하는 언어로 정보 제공의
목적으로만 제공되며, www.hcr.ny.gov 에서 볼 수 있습니다. 하지만 본 특약서는 공실 임대 계약서 또는 갱신
임대 계약서 발행 시에 는 영어로만 제공 및 작성해야 합니다. DHCR RTP-8 갱신 임대 계약서(Renewal Lease
Form)도 영어로만 제공 및 작성해야 합니다.
19. FEES
There are certain fees that owners may charge tenants separate and apart from the rent for the apartment. However, fees
of any kind do not become part of the legal rent or preferential rent and cannot be added to it for the purpose of
calculating lease renewal increases.
Lawful fees:
Late fees where a clause in the initial vacancy lease allows for them to be charged by a certain specific date and
the late fees are no more than the lesser of $50 or 5% of the monthly rent currently being charged and collected.
Preferential rents, which may also be referred to as “on-time rent,” that are conditioned on prompt payment of
rent or terminate upon late payment of rent are not allowed.
Fees for window guards ($10 per guard) are detailed in DHCR Fact Sheet # 25.
Fees for smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and natural gas detectors are established by the local
municipality.
Actual Fees/charges incurred for insufficient funds for a tenant’s rent check that did not clear (bounced checks),
if this was provided for in the initial lease.
Fees imposed by the NYC agency (Ex-HPD, HDC) that has oversight authority pursuant to a regulatory
agreement.
Fees for Air Conditioners and Tenant-installed Washing Machines, Dryers and Dishwashers are detailed in
DHCR’s Operational Bulletin 84-4 and DHCR Operational Bulletin 2005-1.
Fees for Sub-Metering or other utility services. Fees for Sub-Metering are detailed in DHCR Operational
Bulletin 2014-1.
Unlawful Fees:
Fees cannot be charged to the tenant for a background check on a prospective roommate or additional family
member.
Pet security deposit or fees proposed for a service animal or that are in violation of fair housing law. Fees for
owner installed air conditioner brackets are prohibited.
Fees including but not limited to damage fees, repair fees of any kind including those incurred for removal of
municipal violations, painting fees, cleaning fees and other fees not established by or in excess of the amount
allowed by the rent regulations or other municipal regulations are prohibited. Please note that the
inappropriateness of imposing these fees through the lease may not necessarily prevent an owner from
independently seeking other relief in court for objectionable conduct or damages.
The $20 fee that must be paid by owners to the municipality for each stabilized apartment cannot be passed
along as a fee to the tenant.
Tenants who have been billed for fees and/or surcharges that they may believe are unlawful or untimely, have
the right to file a complaint of rent overcharge on DHCR form RA-89 and/or pursue remedies in court.
Appendix
DHCR is a state agency empowered to administer and enforce the Rent Laws. Tenants can contact DHCR at our
website: www.hcr.ny.gov or by visiting one of our Public Information Offices listed below for assistance.
Attorney General of the State of New York - www.ag.ny.gov 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271
- investigates and enjoins illegal or fraudulent business practices, including the overcharging of rent and
mishandling of rent security deposits by owners.
- administers and enforces the laws governing cooperative and condominium conversions. Investigates
complaints from tenants in buildings undergoing cooperative or condominium conversion concerning
allegations of improper disclosure, harassment, and misleading information.
Various New York City Agencies such as Housing Preservation and Development, Finance and Buildings can be
contacted at 311.
DHCR has approved this form and font size as in compliance with RSC section 2522.5(c).
APPENDIX A
You are required by law to inform the owner if a child under six years of age resides or will
reside in the dwelling unit (apartment) for which you are signing this lease/commencing occupancy.
If such a child resides or will reside in the unit, the owner of the building is required to perform an
annual visual inspection of the unit to determine the presence of lead-based paint hazards. IT IS
IMPORTANT THAT YOU RETURN THIS FORM TO THE OWNER OR MANAGING
AGENT OF YOUR BUILDING TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF YOUR CHILD. If you
do not respond to this notice, the owner is required to attempt to inspect your apartment to
determine if a child under six years of age resides there.
If a child under six years of age does not reside in the unit now, but does come to live in it at any
time during the year, you must inform the owner in writing immediately. If a child under six years
of age resides in the unit, you should also inform the owner immediately at the address below if you
notice any peeling paint or deteriorated subsurface in the unit during the year.
Please complete this form and return one copy to the owner or his or her agent or representative
when you sign the lease/commence occupancy of the unit. Keep one copy of this form for your
records. You should also receive a copy of a pamphlet developed by the New York City
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene explaining about lead-based paint hazards when you
sign your lease/commence occupancy.
CHECK ONE: A child under six years of age resides in the unit.
A child under six years of age does not reside in the unit.
RENEWAL 2020
APENDICE A
Usted esta requerido por ley informarle al dueño si un niño menor de seis años de edad esta
viviendo o vivirá con usted en la unidad de vivienda (apartamento) para la cual usted va a firmar un
contrato de ocupación. Si tal niño empieza a residir en la unidad, el dueño del edificio esta
requerido hacer una inspección visual anualmente de la unidad para determinar la presencia
peligrosa de plomo en la pintura. POR ESO ES IMPORTANTE QUE USTED LE DEVUELVA
ESTE AVISO AL DUEÑO O AGENTE AUTORIZADO DEL EDIFICIO PARA
PROTEGER LA SALUD DE SU NIÑO. Si usted no informa al dueño esta requerido
inspeccionar su apartamento para descubrir si un niño menor de seis años de edad esta viviendo en
el apartamento.
Si un niño de seis años de edad no vive en la unidad ahora, pero viene a vivir en cualquier tiempo
durante el año, usted debe de informarle al dueño por escrito inmediatamente a la dirección
provenida abajo. Usted tambien debe de informarle al dueño por escrito si un niño menor de seis
años de edad vive en la unidad y si usted observa que durante el año la pintura se deteriora o esta
por pelarse sobre la superficie de la unidad.
Por favor de llenar este formulario y devolver una copia al dueño del edificio o al agente o
representante cuando usted firme el contrato o empieze a ocupar la unidad. Mantenga una copia de
este formulario para sus archivos. Al firmar su contrato de ocupación usted recibirá un pamfleto
hecho por el Departamento de Salud y Salud Mental de la Ciudad de Nueva York, explicando el
peligro de plomo en pintura.
RENEWAL 2020
PROCEDURE FOR TENANTS REGARDING SUSPECTED GAS LEAKS
The law requires the owner of the premises to advise tenants that when they
suspect that a gas leak has occurred, they should take the following actions:
1. Quickly open nearby doors and windows and then leave the building
immediately; do not attempt to locate the leak. Do not turn on or off any
electrical appliances, do not smoke or light matches or lighters, and do not
use a house-phone or cell-phone within the building;
2. After leaving the building, from a safe distance away from the building, call
911 immediately to report the suspected gas leak;
3. After calling 911, call the gas service provider for this building as follows:
CONEDISON 1-800-752-6633
Provider Number
2. Después de salir del edificio, a una distancia segura del edificio, llame al 911
inmediatamente para reportar sus sospechas;
CONEDISON 1-800-752-6633
Provider Number