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New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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TITLE 19. Department of State |
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Chapter V. Division of Licensing Services |
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Subchapter G. Apartment Information Vendors |
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Part 190. General Provisions |
Sec. 190.1. Contract
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- (a) An agreement between an apartment information vendor and a customer shall not be enforceable unless a fully executed, sequentially numbered contract in the form set forth in subdivision (b) or (c) of this section is delivered to the customer.(b) The form of the standard apartment information vendor contract-rental shall be printed on 8½″ by 11″ paper, as follows:No.(enter sequential number)NO FEE IS TO BE PAID WHEN THIS CONTRACT IS SIGNED. THE CUSTOMER MUST SIGN AND RECEIVE A SEPARATE ESCROW AGREEMENT BEFORE AN ADVANCE FEE MAY BE COLLECTED.STANDARD APARTMENT INFORMATION VENDOR CONTRACT-RENTALAgreement between (vendor)[ print name and address of apartment information vendor]and (customer) [ customer's name and address](1) Customer seeks information regarding living accommodations with the following specifications:Date available ______Geographical location______Type of accommodation (apartment, house, etc.) ______Number of rooms______Elevator service required ______Monthly rental range ______(2) Vendor represents that the following listings meet customer's specifications as set forth in paragraph (1):Address(include nearest intersection)Name and telephone number of owner or managing agent:Number of rooms____Monthly rent ____Utilities included____Floor location ____Elevator service available______Date available______(Additional listings shall be set forth on reverse or attachment)(3) The customer agrees to pay a fee of ______ payable when the customer rents or leases an apartment as a result of information supplied by the vendor. If, however, one month's rent for the apartment rented or leased by the customer is less than this amount, the fee shall be automatically reduced to an amount equal to one month's rent.(4) The vendor agrees to be personally responsible and liable for carrying out the terms of this agreement.(5) This document has been filled out and signed by:(Print full name and address of authorized agent)Signature of CustomerSignature of Vendor,or his duly authorized agentANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS APARTMENT INFORMATION VENDOR SHOULD BE MADE TO:New York StateDepartment of StateDivision of Licensing Services270 BroadwayNew York, N.Y. 10007Telephone: (212) 488-3671ORYou may contact any localoffice of the New York StateDepartment of State.(c) The form of the standard apartment information vendor contract is to be used by apartment sharing agents only, and shall be printed on 8½″ by 11″ paper, as follows:No.(enter sequential number)ANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS APARTMENT SHARING AGENT SHOULD BE MADE TO:New York StateDepartment of StateDivision of Licensing Services270 BroadwayNew York, N.Y. 10007ORYou may contact any localoffice of the New York StateDepartment of State.STANDARD APARTMENT SHARING CONTRACTAgreement between (vendor)[print name and address of apartment information vendor ]and (customer)[customer's name and address](1) Customer seeks information regarding shared living accommodations with the following specifications:Date available ____ Monthly rental range ____Geographical location ______Type of accommodation (apartment, house, etc.) ______Number of rooms ____Elevator service required ____Other requirements ____(2) Vendor represents that the following listings meet customer's specifications as set forth in paragraph (1):Address(include nearest intersection)Name and telephone number of owner or primary tenantNumber of rooms____Monthly rent ____Utilities included____Floor location ____Elevator service available__Date available ____(Additional listings shall be set forth on reverse or attachment)(3) Fee ______(4) The vendor agrees to be personally responsible and liable for carrying out the terms of this agreement.(5) This document has been filled out and signed by:(Print full name and address of authorized agent)Signature of CustomerSignature of Vendor,or his duly authorized agent