The New York Affidavit of Occupancy and Possession is a legal document used to certify that a tenant is occupying a residential property in New York. It is generally used by landlords and tenants in order to establish a tenant's rights and obligations in a rental agreement. The affidavit is also used to transfer title to a tenant if the owner of the property passes away or is otherwise unable to manage the property. There are three types of New York Affidavit of Occupancy and Possession: a Standard Form, a Nonpayment Affidavit, and a Succession Affidavit. The Standard Form is used when a tenant is occupying the property under a valid lease and the landlord wants to confirm that the tenant is living there. The Nonpayment Affidavit is used when a tenant has not paid rent, and the landlord needs to verify the tenant's occupancy. The Succession Affidavit is used when the owner of the property passes away and the tenant is attempting to take over the property. In order to complete the affidavit, the tenant and the landlord must provide information such as the tenant's name and address, the landlord's name and address, the address of the property, the date of occupancy, the term of the lease, and the amount of rent due. The tenant must also provide proof of occupancy such as a copy of the lease or a utility bill in their name. The landlord must provide proof of ownership such as a deed or tax bill. Both the landlord and the tenant must sign the affidavit in order for it to be valid.