Brooklyn, NY asked in Landlord - Tenant for New York

Q: Is my lease binding in new york city if my landlord never signed my lease and never returned me a copy of the lease?

I filled out the lease in February and sent it via email, my move in date was in March. It is now May and I have not received a copy of the lease and my landlord never signed it.

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Gregory Byrnes
Gregory Byrnes
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  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Without more details it is difficult to asses, but it is unlikely if you haven't taken possession.

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