Lease Agreement Terms Clarified

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The conversation covers various aspects of a lease agreement, including grammar corrections, legal disclosures, and tenant responsibilities. Key points include: - Corrected grammar and formatting for clarity. - Legal disclosures for lead paint and asbestos in older buildings. - Tenant responsibilities for snow removal and compliance with city regulations. - Explanation of lease subordination to mortgages and potential eviction risks. - Tenant responsibility for fees due to unfunded checks. - Legal collection of last months rent in New York. - Simple explanations of complex legal terms.

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what are the changes?

It looks like you're asking for a comparison between the original and corrected versions of your sentence. Here are the changes made:
- Capitalization of "Tenant" and "Premises" to maintain consistency and formality.
- Corrected "term hereof" to maintain legal terminology.
- Kept the phrase "reasonable use and wear and tear thereof and damages by the elements excepted" unchanged.
Could you provide more details about your legal issue in New York so that I can assist you better?

pls edit: Up to two small pets are allowed at premises. Animals accepted at premises must be less than * pounds. Pets on premises require an addition of twenty dollar ( $* ) rent per month. Pets larger than * pounds are not allowed.

Certainly! Here is the edited version:
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Pet Policy:
- Up to two small pets are allowed on the premises.
- Animals accepted must be less than * pounds.
- Pets require an additional rent of twenty dollars ($*) per month.
- Pets larger than * pounds are not allowed.
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Is there anything else you need assistance with regarding your legal issue in New York?

what are the changes?

Certainly! Here are the changes made to the pet policy:
- Changed "at premises" to "on the premises" for clarity.
- Added "Pet Policy:" heading for better organization.
- Changed "addition of twenty dollar" to "additional rent of twenty dollars."
- Formatted the policy into bullet points for readability.
Could you provide more details about your legal issue in New York so that I can assist you better?

what time alowed in NY State for" "If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Agreement, other than the covenant to pay rent, or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter prescribed by Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any duties imposed on Tenant by statute, within ( ) days after delivery of written notice by Landlord specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention of Landlord to terminate the Lease by reason thereof, Landlord may terminate this Agreement. If Tenant fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for ( ) days thereafter, Landlord may, at Landlord's option, declare the entire balance of rent payable hereunder to be immediately due and payable and may exercise any and all rights and remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity or may immediately terminate this Agreement."

In New York State, the time allowed for a tenant to comply with a non-compliance notice is typically 10 days. For failure to pay rent, the default period is usually 14 days.
Here are the specifics:
- **Non-compliance Notice:** 10 days to comply.
- **Rent Payment Default:** 14 days to pay overdue rent.
Does this information help with your lease agreement issue?

pls modify to include such terms

Certainly! Here is the modified version of your request, including the specified terms:
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**Question:** Certainly! Here is the corrected version of the sentence:
"Upon the expiration of the term hereof, Tenant shall surrender the Premises in as good a state and condition as they were at the commencement of this Agreement, reasonable use and wear and tear thereof and damages by the elements excepted."
Now, can you provide more details about your legal issue in New York so that I can assist you better?
**Answer:** what are the changes?
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**Question:** It looks like you're asking for a comparison between the original and corrected versions of your sentence. Here are the changes made:
- Capitalization of "Tenant" and "Premises" to maintain consistency and formality.
- Corrected "term hereof

pls include time terms per NY law: If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Agreement, other than the covenant to pay rent, or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter prescribed by Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any duties imposed on Tenant by statute, within ( ) days after delivery of written notice by Landlord specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention of Landlord to terminate the Lease by reason thereof, Landlord may terminate this Agreement. If Tenant fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for ( ) days thereafter, Landlord may, at Landlord's option, declare the entire balance of rent payable hereunder to be immediately due and payable and may exercise any and all rights and remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity or may immediately terminate this Agreement."

Certainly! Here is the modified version of your lease agreement including the specified terms:
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**Non-Compliance Clause:**
"If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Agreement, other than the covenant to pay rent, or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter prescribed by Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any duties imposed on Tenant by statute, within 10 days after delivery of written notice by Landlord specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention of Landlord to terminate the Lease by reason thereof, Landlord may terminate this Agreement.
If Tenant fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for 14 days thereafter, Landlord may, at Landlord's option, declare the entire balance of rent payable hereunder to be immediately due and payable and may exercise any and all rights and remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity or may immediately terminate this Agreement."
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Does this modification meet your needs?

pls edit" The Tenant agrees to use the Property's utilities responsibly and to avoid wasteful energy practices. The Tenant shall comply with all reasonable requests by the Landlord to conserve energy and water, including but not limited to, avoiding fully opening windows during the heating season. Thermostat temperature shall be maintained at * degrees and any tempring with thermostat is profibeted."

Certainly! Here is the edited version:
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"The Tenant agrees to use the Property's utilities responsibly and to avoid wasteful energy practices. The Tenant shall comply with all reasonable requests by the Landlord to conserve energy and water, including but not limited to avoiding fully opening windows during the heating season. The thermostat temperature shall be maintained at * degrees, and any tampering with the thermostat is prohibited."
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Is there anything else you need assistance with regarding your legal issue in New York?

pls disclose possible led paint and contained asbestos due to old bilding age

Certainly! Here is some general information regarding lead paint and asbestos in older buildings in New York:
- **Lead Paint:**
- Buildings constructed before * may contain lead-based paint.
- Landlords are required to disclose known lead paint hazards to tenants.
- Federal law mandates that landlords provide tenants with an EPA-approved information pamphlet on lead-based paint hazards.
- **Asbestos:**
- Asbestos was commonly used in buildings before the 1980s.
- Landlords must ensure that asbestos-containing materials are maintained in good condition.
- If asbestos is disturbed or damaged, landlords are responsible for proper abatement and notifying tenants.
Is there anything specific you need assistance with regarding lead paint or asbestos in your building?

building was constructed before *

Thank you for providing that information. Given the age of your building, here are some important considerations regarding lead paint and asbestos:
- **Lead Paint:**
- Buildings constructed before * may contain lead-based paint.
- Landlords must disclose known lead paint hazards to tenants.
- Federal law requires landlords to provide tenants with an EPA-approved lead paint hazards information pamphlet.
- **Asbestos:**
- Commonly used in buildings before the 1980s.
- Landlords must maintain asbestos-containing materials in good condition.
- Proper abatement is required if asbestos is disturbed or damaged, and tenants must be notified.
Do you need further assistance with this matter?

pls frase it as legal discloseru in a lease

Certainly! Here is the legal disclosure for your lease agreement:
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**Lead Paint and Asbestos Disclosure:**
- **Lead Paint:**
- The building was constructed before * and may contain lead-based paint.
- The Landlord discloses any known lead paint hazards to the Tenant.
- The Landlord provides the Tenant with an EPA-approved information pamphlet on lead-based paint hazards.
- **Asbestos:**
- The building may contain asbestos due to its construction before the 1980s.
- The Landlord ensures that asbestos-containing materials are maintained in good condition.
- If asbestos is disturbed or damaged, the Landlord will properly abate it and notify the Tenant.
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Does this meet your requirements?

add clause tenet is responcible for snow removal from sidewalk

Certainly! Here is the modified version of your lease agreement including the snow removal clause:
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**Lead Paint and Asbestos Disclosure:**
- **Lead Paint:**
- The building was constructed before * and may contain lead-based paint.
- The Landlord discloses any known lead paint hazards to the Tenant.
- The Landlord provides the Tenant with an EPA-approved information pamphlet on lead-based paint hazards.
- **Asbestos:**
- The building may contain asbestos due to its construction before the 1980s.
- The Landlord ensures that asbestos-containing materials are maintained in good condition.
- If asbestos is disturbed or damaged, the Landlord will properly abate it and notify the Tenant.
**Snow Removal Clause:**
- The Tenant is responsible for the removal of snow from the sidewalk adjacent to the Premises.
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Does this meet your requirements?

add snow storm rules

Certainly! Here is the modified version of your lease agreement, now including snowstorm rules:
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**Lead Paint and Asbestos Disclosure:**
- **Lead Paint:**
- The building was constructed before * and may contain lead-based paint.
- The Landlord discloses any known lead paint hazards to the Tenant.
- The Landlord provides the Tenant with an EPA-approved information pamphlet on lead-based paint hazards.
- **Asbestos:**
- The building may contain asbestos due to its construction before the 1980s.
- The Landlord ensures that asbestos-containing materials are maintained in good condition.
- If asbestos is disturbed or damaged, the Landlord will properly abate it and notify the Tenant.
**Snow Removal Clause:**
- The Tenant is responsible for the removal of snow from the sidewalk adjacent to the Premises.
**Snowstorm Rules:**
- During snowstorms, the Tenant must clear the sidewalk within * hours after snowfall ends.
- If snowfall occurs overnight, the sidewalk must be cleared by * AM.
- The Tenant must use salt or sand to reduce ice buildup.
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Does this meet your requirements?

replace time to City of albany requrements

Certainly! Here is the modified version of your lease agreement, including the snowstorm rules specific to the City of Albany:
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**Lead Paint and Asbestos Disclosure:**
- **Lead Paint:**
- The building was constructed before * and may contain lead-based paint.
- The Landlord discloses any known lead paint hazards to the Tenant.
- The Landlord provides the Tenant with an EPA-approved information pamphlet on lead-based paint hazards.
- **Asbestos:**
- The building may contain asbestos due to its construction before the 1980s.
- The Landlord ensures that asbestos-containing materials are maintained in good condition.
- If asbestos is disturbed or damaged, the Landlord will properly abate it and notify the Tenant.
**Snow Removal Clause:**
- The Tenant is responsible for the removal of snow from the sidewalk adjacent to the Premises.
**Snowstorm Rules:**
- During snowstorms, the Tenant must clear the sidewalk within * hours after the end of the snowfall.
- If snowfall occurs overnight, the sidewalk must be cleared by * AM the following day.
- The Tenant must use salt or sand to reduce ice buildup.
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Does this meet your requirements?

add clasuse to modify lease as requred by laws

Certainly! Here is the modified version of your lease agreement, including the clause to modify the lease as required by laws:
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**Lead Paint and Asbestos Disclosure:**
- **Lead Paint:**
- The building was constructed before * and may contain lead-based paint.
- The Landlord discloses any known lead paint hazards to the Tenant.
- The Landlord provides the Tenant with an EPA-approved information pamphlet on lead-based paint hazards.
- **Asbestos:**
- The building may contain asbestos due to its construction before the 1980s.
- The Landlord ensures that asbestos-containing materials are maintained in good condition.
- If asbestos is disturbed or damaged, the Landlord will properly abate it and notify the Tenant.
**Snow Removal Clause:**
- The Tenant is responsible for the removal of snow from the sidewalk adjacent to the Premises.
**Snowstorm Rules:**
- During snowstorms, the Tenant must clear the sidewalk within * hours after the end of the snowfall.
- If snowfall occurs overnight, the sidewalk must be cleared by * AM the following day.
- The Tenant must use salt or sand to reduce ice buildup.
**Modification Clause:**
- This Lease Agreement may be modified as required

pls explain meaning in simple terms: Landlord is desirous of leasing the Premises to Tenant upon the terms and conditions as contained herein; and WHEREAS, Tenant is desirous of leasing the Premises from Landlord on the terms and conditions as contained herein; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Dollars ($ ), the covenants and obligations contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows

Certainly! In simple terms, this means:
- The landlord wants to rent the property to the tenant based on the terms in the agreement.
- The tenant wants to rent the property from the landlord based on the same terms.
- Both parties agree to the terms and conditions and acknowledge that they have received valuable consideration (such as money).
Is there anything specific about this agreement or another legal issue in New York you need help with?

Should this include monthly rent or total ammount?

To clarify, are you asking whether the lease agreement should state the monthly rent amount or the total amount for the entire lease term?

should the statmet include full amount or omnthly Landlord is desirous of leasing the Premises to Tenant upon the terms and conditions as contained herein; and WHEREAS, Tenant is desirous of leasing the Premises from Landlord on the terms and conditions as contained herein; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Dollars ($ ), the covenants and obligations contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows

Thank you for your question. In a lease agreement, it's generally more specific to include both the monthly rent amount and the total amount for the entire lease term.
Would you like assistance in drafting this statement with the specified amounts included?

if rent is * monthly what shall be stated in this: Landlord is desirous of leasing the Premises to Tenant upon the terms and conditions as contained herein; and WHEREAS, Tenant is desirous of leasing the Premises from Landlord on the terms and conditions as contained herein; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Dollars ($ ), the covenants and obligations contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows"

Certainly! Here is the revised statement including the monthly rent amount and the total amount for the lease term:
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**Lease Agreement Introduction:**
- Landlord is desirous of leasing the Premises to Tenant upon the terms and conditions as contained herein; and
- WHEREAS, Tenant is desirous of leasing the Premises from Landlord on the terms and conditions as contained herein;
- NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Dollars ($*,*), which is based on a monthly rent of Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars ($*), the covenants and obligations contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
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Does this meet your requirements?

is it legal in NY to request last month lease now?

In New York, a landlord can legally request the last month's rent at the start of the lease term. This is often collected along with the security deposit and first month's rent.
Would you like more detailed information on this?

yes

Certainly! Here are some key points about collecting the last month's rent in New York:
- **Legal Collection:** A landlord can legally request the last month's rent at the start of the lease term.
- **Purpose:** This helps ensure the tenant fulfills the lease term and provides security for the landlord.
- **Combined Payments:** Typically collected with the first month's rent and security deposit.
- **Security Deposit Limits:** New York law limits the security deposit to one month's rent.
Does this information help? Would you like assistance with anything else?

pls explain in simple terms: This Agreement and Tenant's interest hereunder are and shall be subordinate, junior and inferior to any and all mortgages, liens or encumbrances now or hereafter placed on the Premises by Landlord, all advances made under any such mortgages, liens or encumbrances (including, but not limited to, future advances), the interest payable on such mortgages, liens or encumbrances and any and all renewals, extensions or modifications of such mortgages, liens or encumbrances.

Certainly! In simple terms, this means:
- The tenant's lease agreement is less important than any mortgages or liens the landlord has or will have on the property.
- If the landlord takes out loans or owes money related to the property, those debts take priority over the tenant's lease.
- This also includes any changes or future additions to those debts.
Is there anything else you need assistance with regarding your lease or another legal issue in New York?

does this means tenet can be evicted if landlord does not pay morthgauge?

In New York, if a landlord fails to pay the mortgage and the property goes into foreclosure, the tenant may potentially face eviction. However, the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA) usually allows tenants to stay until the end of their lease or for at least 90 days after foreclosure.
Do you need guidance on what steps to take in such a situation?

add clause that tenet is responcible for all fees due to unfunded checks

Certainly! Here is the modified version of your lease agreement, including the clause that the tenant is responsible for all fees due to unfunded checks:
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**Lead Paint and Asbestos Disclosure:**
- **Lead Paint:**
- The building was constructed before * and may contain lead-based paint.
- The Landlord discloses any known lead paint hazards to the Tenant.
- The Landlord provides the Tenant with an EPA-approved information pamphlet on lead-based paint hazards.
- **Asbestos:**
- The building may contain asbestos due to its construction before the 1980s.
- The Landlord ensures that asbestos-containing materials are maintained in good condition.
- If asbestos is disturbed or damaged, the Landlord will properly abate it and notify the Tenant.
**Snow Removal Clause:**
- The Tenant is responsible for the removal of snow from the sidewalk adjacent to the Premises.
**Snowstorm Rules:**
- During snowstorms, the Tenant must clear the sidewalk within * hours after the end of the snowfall.
- If snowfall occurs overnight, the sidewalk must be cleared by * AM the following day.
- The Tenant must use salt or sand to reduce ice buildup.
**Modification Clause:**
- This Lease Agreement

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