10/15/2026
Under New York law, tenants are generally responsible for paying rent through the expiration of their lease term, even if they vacate the premises before the lease ends. However, RPAPL § 227-a creates an important statutory exception designed to protect senior citizens and individuals with disabilities whose housing needs change due to age, illness, disability, or the need for supportive care.
Under New York law, tenants are generally responsible for paying rent through the expiration of their lease term, even if they vacate the premises before the