Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Re: Relative subletting(not formally)

I am not aware of any specific agreement on the Internet. However, all you need is a simple letter from your brother to you spelling out what his obligations are (to contribute to the monthly rent), how they are to be paid and what happens if he falls into arrears (like being able to evict him). It would be best if his signature were notarized, in case you ever have to sue him or bring him to Court.

Re: Relative subletting(not formally)

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With reference to past due rent owed you should have him sign an agreement acknowledging he owes you the Money and how it is to be paid off.

2. With reference to ant future rent to be paid to you both of you should sign a sublease agreement with you as sublessor and he as sublesse. This type of lease is available on the internet or any legal stationary store. Good luck.

Re: Relative subletting(not formally)

You will always be responsible to the landlord for back rent, regardless of what agreement you can get your brother to sign. Most lawyers do not recommend forms without legal advice accompanying it, and I am one of those lawyers. Good luck to you.