Updated October 2025
New York Legal Templates
Guided interviews surface rent stabilization riders, SHIELD Act notes, and filing tips so you can finish New York documents faster.
Includes DHCR rider prompts and deposit timelines from the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act.
Business workflows remind you to log safeguards required by the New York SHIELD Act.
Self-help software; share drafts with your New York attorney whenever you need legal advice.
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Focus on the agreements New Yorkers ask for most, already mapped with local reminders.
Housing & property
Cover leases, roommates, and deed updates across the five boroughs and beyond.
Collect DHCR rider acknowledgments and 14-day deposit return reminders.
Document rent shares, utilities, and guest policies for shared apartments.
Track Rent Stabilization renewal notice periods and move-out checklists.
Business & work
Keep New York companies organized with publication, wage notice, and data security reminders.
Notes publication requirements and beneficial ownership reporting deadlines.
Flags wage notice acknowledgments under the Wage Theft Prevention Act.
Adds SHIELD Act data handling reminders for customer information.
Captures freelance notice requirements and IRS Form 1099 details.
Personal & vehicle
Handle personal authority and vehicle transfers recognized statewide.
Key facts for New York filers
- Rent Stabilization riders (DHCR RA-LR1/RA-LR2) appear during lease workflows so both parties sign the required notices.
- Security deposits must be returned within 14 days under the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act; the checklist reminds you to document deductions.
- Business templates surface SHIELD Act data security tasks so you log safeguards before storing customer information.
- LLC operating agreements include publication and beneficial owner prompts that match 2025 Department of State guidance.
- Powers of attorney require the 2021 statutory short form, two witnesses, and a notary; witness and acknowledgment panels are prefilled.
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Before you start
- Full legal names, addresses, and contact info for every signer.
- DHCR registration or rent stabilization status if the unit is regulated.
- Preferred signing dates plus any attorney contact who will review the draft.
Housing & property
- Rent amount, security deposit account details, and renewal options.
- Building registration number or rent guideline board increases if applicable.
- County recording details for deeds or transfer taxes (TP-584/NYC RPT).
Business & compliance
- Entity DOS ID, EIN, or publication affidavit information.
- Employee or contractor rate, pay schedule, and overtime classifications.
- Data handling procedures that satisfy the SHIELD Act safeguard requirements.
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New York FAQs
Updated October 2025Do these templates mention rent stabilization riders?
Yes. Lease workflows include DHCR rider prompts and attach the RA-LR1 acknowledgment so both parties sign it.
Will the builder show SHIELD Act requirements?
Business agreements surface SHIELD Act checklists so you log administrative, technical, and physical safeguards before storing customer data.
What notarization rules apply to powers of attorney?
New York statutory short forms must be signed before a notary and two disinterested witnesses; the document prints all witness panels automatically.
Can I invite my attorney to review the draft?
Absolutely. Download or share your draft securely and your New York attorney can add revisions before you sign.
How quickly can I finish a document?
Many New York workflows take 15 minutes or less; autosave lets you pause and return without losing progress.
Is Spanish guidance available?
Yes. Switch to the Spanish experience to see matching New York copy and prompts when you need bilingual support.
Do you track 2025 law updates?
Yes. Content is reviewed after each legislative session, including 2025 SHIELD Act amendments and DFS guidance.
Do you provide legal advice?
We provide software and checklists, not legal advice. Invite your New York attorney if you need counsel or representation.
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