Bill > A08816

This bill amends the New York Real Property Law by adding a new section that gives tenants and renters the right to choose to receive and execute lease and rental agreements electronically. Under this proposed law, tenants can elect to handle all lease-related documents—including original leases, renewals, riders, and notices—through electronic means, and these electronic documents would carry the same legal weight as paper documents. The bill specifically excludes service of process and predicate notices in judicial proceedings from this electronic option, meaning those documents would still need to be handled through traditional paper methods. This legislation aims to provide more flexibility for tenants in managing their rental agreements by allowing them to opt into a fully digital documentation process, which could potentially reduce paper waste and make lease administration more convenient for both tenants and property managers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8816