NY A04933

Allows executors or administrators of a deceased tenant's estate to terminate a residential lease with 14 days' written notice to the landlord, but only outside cities with populations of one million or more persons.

Lease termination becomes effective on the later of: (1) the last day of the second calendar month following the month of the tenant's death, or (2) when the rental unit is surrendered and all of the tenant's personal property is removed.

The tenant's estate remains liable for all rent, debts, and damages incurred prior to lease termination, except the estate cannot be held responsible for breach damages or penalties resulting from using this early termination provision.

Applies only when the deceased tenant was the sole tenant of the residential unit.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all leases entered into or extended after the effective date.