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New York, NY Required Landlord Disclosures 2026

One missing disclosure in New York can void a rent increase or cost $2,910+ in penalties. Lead paint, mold, bed bugs — each state has its own list.

New York landlords must provide multiple mandatory disclosures before or at lease signing, including lead paint (pre-1978 housing), mold, natural hazards, and bed bug history. Missing the federal lead paint disclosure alone carries penalties of $19,507+ per violation.

Key Takeaways — New York Required Landlord Disclosures

  • Key rule: Missing = Void Lease Terms
  • Violation risk: have lease terms voided

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Required Landlord Disclosures in New York

New York landlords must follow New York state law on required landlord disclosures. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.

$2,910

median 2BR rent

Missing = Void Lease Terms

key requirement

New York-Specific Rules

New York has local regulations that go beyond New York state law:

NYC landlords must provide tenants with a 'Tenant's Rights Guide' (required by law), lead paint disclosures for pre-1960 buildings (NYC Local Law 1), window guard notices, bedbug infestation history (Local Law 69), sprinkler system information, stove knob covers for children under 6, and the rent stabilization lease rider for regulated units. NYC also requires disclosure of the building's most recent bedbug report.

Penalty Warning

Violate New York required landlord disclosures rules in New York and you could have lease terms voided. At New York's median rent of $2,910/month, even a single violation adds up fast.

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Required Landlord Disclosures in Nearby Cities

Own properties in multiple cities? Rules may differ locally:

Mount Vernon, NY
Pop. 71,168
Bellerose, NY
Pop. 1,153
Yonkers, NY
Pop. 207,657
Pelham, NY
Pop. 7,138
Great Neck, NY
Pop. 11,007

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How we researched this page: Required landlord disclosures rules are based on New York state statutes. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for New York County. Last updated: August 2026.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

LeaseBase is a property management platform — not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.

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