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A Real NYC Lease, Analyzed
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Risk Score
7/10
High RiskMoney at Stake
$4,250
worst-case exposure found
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You almost missed this: your security deposit clause is illegal
GOL §7-108(1-a) caps security deposits at 1 month's rent for most NYC residential leases. This landlord is demanding 2 months — $2,800 you're not legally required to pay. Push back before signing with: "I'd like to amend Section 4 to reflect the 1-month statutory cap under GOL §7-108(1-a)."
Flagged clauses (4) — with statute citations and NYC context:
Security Deposit Exceeds Legal Cap
Your lease demands 2 months' security deposit. NYC law caps this at 1 month's rent — the second month is void and must be returned.
Landlord Entry Without Any Notice
Landlord claims the right to enter at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. NY law requires reasonable advance notice except in genuine emergencies.
Full Rent Acceleration on Default
One late payment makes all remaining rent for the lease term immediately due in a lump sum. Courts routinely refuse to enforce acceleration clauses in residential leases.
60-Day Move-Out Notice Required
You must give 60 days written notice before vacating. Standard NYC leases require 30 days — this doubles your obligation and could cost you a month's rent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PDF, Word (.docx), or you can paste your lease text directly. Most NYC leases sent by email or signed via DocuSign are fully text-searchable PDFs. If your PDF is a pure image scan with no selectable text, you will need to paste the text manually.
Yes. The analysis is optimized for New York State residential leases, including NYC. It checks for potential violations of the NY Real Property Law (RPL), NYC Housing Maintenance Code, and the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) of 2019. If your lease is from another state, the analysis falls back to general US residential lease standards.
A legal violation is a clause that may be void or unenforceable under New York law — for example, a waiver of the warranty of habitability (NY RPL § 235-b). A flagged clause is technically legal but financially unfavorable or unusual compared to standard NY residential leases. Both are explained in plain English in your results.
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It means the clause is likely unenforceable under New York law — a court would not uphold it if challenged. However, a landlord may still attempt to enforce a void clause, and the specific outcome depends on your circumstances. This analysis is not legal advice. If you believe your landlord is trying to enforce an illegal clause, consult a licensed NY attorney or contact the NYC Tenant Helpline at 311.
This tool is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. It uses AI to identify potential issues with your lease in plain English so you know what to ask about before you sign. For serious legal concerns — such as an eviction, a clause that could cost you significant money, or a dispute with your landlord — consult a licensed attorney in New York State.
One AI-powered analysis of one lease document. You receive a plain-English breakdown of potential legal violations, unfavorable clauses, missing disclosures, and tenant protections specific to New York State law. Results are displayed on screen after processing.