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Everything about building your lease

Guidance for Merriday owners completing the lease builder — disclosures, NYC compliance fields, and what happens after you sign.

What is the duty to mitigate?

What should I put in the repair contact field?

Can I just say 'contact the super' for repairs?

What is the early termination notice period?

Why is there no early termination fee?

What counts as an 'objectively false' listing?

What happens if I can't let the renter in on move-in day?

Can the renter sue me if I breach the lease?

What is the warranty of habitability?

What is the late fee and grace period?

Who holds the security deposit?

When does the renter get the deposit back?

What can I deduct from the deposit?

Does Merriday earn interest on my deposit?

Can I accept Venmo or cash instead of using Merriday?

What utilities should I list?

Can I say 'all utilities included'?

What if utilities are shared between units?

Can I ban all overnight guests?

Should I require renters insurance?

What rules are unenforceable?

Do I need a lead paint disclosure?

Can I add my own clauses to the lease?

What happens if I need to correct the lease after sending?

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