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Every contract is tailored to New York City and New York's specific laws — not a generic template.

Freelance Isn't Free Act

NYC Local Law 140 requires written contracts for freelance work over $800, with 30-day payment deadlines and double damages for violations.

Rent Stabilization

Lease agreements address NYC rent stabilization rules, preferential rent disclosures, and NYC-specific tenant protections beyond state law.

Non-Compete Restrictions

New York increasingly limits non-compete enforceability. Contracts are drafted to reflect current NY courts' narrow interpretation of restrictive covenants.

NYC Human Rights Law

Employment agreements comply with the NYC Human Rights Law — one of the broadest anti-discrimination statutes in the nation.

Commercial Lease Protections

Commercial leases include NYC-specific provisions for commercial rent tax, certificate of occupancy requirements, and landmark building restrictions.

NYC Business Licensing

Service agreements reference applicable DCA licensing requirements and NYC consumer protection regulations.

New York City contract types

Each contract is customized with New York City and New York-specific provisions — not a generic fill-in-the-blank form.

Non-Disclosure Agreement

Protect trade secrets and confidential business information with jurisdiction-compliant confidentiality provisions.

New York Non-Disclosure Agreement

Freelance Contract

Define scope, payment terms, and IP ownership for freelance engagements.

New York Freelance Contract

Lease Agreement

Residential and commercial lease templates with local tenant and landlord protections.

New York Lease Agreement

Service Agreement

Professional service contracts with clear deliverables, timelines, and liability provisions.

New York Service Agreement

Employment Agreement

Employment contracts with state and local wage, benefit, and termination requirements.

New York Employment Agreement

Independent Contractor Agreement

Properly classify independent contractors and define the working relationship.

New York Independent Contractor Agreement

Key New York City regulations

Important laws and ordinances that govern contracts in New York City, NY.

  • Freelance Isn't Free Act

    NYC Admin. Code § 20-927 et seq.

    Requires written contracts for freelance engagements exceeding $800, with payment within 30 days.

  • NYC Rent Stabilization Code

    9 NYCRR §§ 2520–2530

    Governs rent increases, lease renewals, and tenant protections for stabilized apartments.

  • NYC Human Rights Law

    NYC Admin. Code § 8-101 et seq.

    Broad anti-discrimination protections covering employment, housing, and public accommodations.

  • Commercial Rent Tax

    NYC Admin. Code § 11-701 et seq.

    Tax on commercial tenants in Manhattan south of 96th Street with annual rent exceeding $250,000.

New York state law applies

Contracts in New York City are governed by New York state law, supplemented by local ordinances. Our contracts include both state and city-level provisions to ensure full compliance.

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