The total rent for the term hereof is the sum of. Owners must use this form to offer a renewal lease to their rent stabilized tenants living in the City of Kingston, or Westchester, Nassau, or Rockland county.A New York lease agreement is a binding contract that allows a landlord to rent residential or commercial space to a tenant in exchange for payment. An oral lease can be enforced for up to one year. Fill out the contact form or call us at 516.568. 0000 to schedule your consultation. A New York residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant for the occupation of rental property for a fixed term (commonly 1-year). A New York residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant for the occupation of rental property for a fixed term (commonly 1-year). Month-to-month is the default status of a tenant in NYS in the absence of an active lease. Keep an eye out for landlords or property managers who do not want to have a rental contract, or who ask for deposits that are abnormally small.