Blumberg Lease Agreement PDF Forms Explained

What’s a Blumberg Lease Agreement?

Blumberg Lease Agreement PDF Forms, generally used when leasing real estate in New York, Connecticut and other states, are standardized forms drafted by Blumberg Legal Forms Inc., that can be obtained usually on a subscription basis or a per form basis. Blumberg commercial lease forms offer a standardized lease or rental agreement and which generally require that the form be typed or printed (by hand) using a typewriter or computer. Blumberg Commercial lease forms are more expensive than most other commercial lease forms because they are specific to New York and Connecticut law.
Various types of Blumberg commercial lease agreement templates and Blumberg residential lease forms are available online. In other words, Blumberg offers an entire library of forms – which vary by state – for common commercial and residential transactions and agreements .
The common types of Blumberg lease agreements are for space in the following categories:
Office Leases
Retail Space Leases
Warehouse Leases
Restaurant Leases
Garage and Parking Space Leases
Residential and Apartment Leases
Space Leases for Cellular Towers and Equipment
Space Leases for Television and Radio Communications Equipments
For setting the rental terms and conditions between lessor and the lessee, these one to two-page standard lease forms will offer sections for the following:
Identification of the Parties (lessor/lessee)
Description of the premises involved
Subletting of the premises
Length of the Lease
Default conditions
Renewal options
Description of the Rental Payment (base or percentage rent)
Common area maintenance charges
Utilities
Limitations on property uses (i.e. parking, noise, tenants, etc.)
Insurance obligations of the lessee
Liability limitations for negligence

Advantages of Using Blumberg Lease Agreement PDFs

One of the most significant advantages of using Blumberg Lease Agreement PDF forms is the ability to store large numbers of forms in a digital format. When you have to store paper forms you have to make room for them and then organize them. When you have them in digital format you don’t have to do anything particularly special. You don’t even have to put them in filing cabinets or menu folders. Just store them on your computer like any other file. The biggest problem in storing paper that I see is the issue of weight. I used to do a lot of real estate closings and it amazed me how much paper a 10 or 20 page closing package weighed. Not that you want the package in your pocket but you don’t have to worry about that with a PDF.
A second benefit is that it’s much easier to share a form with one or more parties when you have it in PDF format. You can just send the other party a copy or copies of the PDF files that are involved. A related benefit is that you don’t have to worry too much about whether or not you will be able to read a PDF. A PDF stands for Portable Document File. It was developed by Adobe, which I like for a free program for reading PDFs, several years ago and has become the standard for PDF’s. I have to say that I am generally impressed with both Adobe and the PDF format. Most computer systems, like any iPhone or iPad, have a reader for PDFs already built in to them.

The Features of Blumberg Lease Agreements

Rental amount and the timing of rent payments are the primary concerns of most tenants. Blumberg Lease Agreement PDF forms stipulate that rent is to be paid in monthly installments, due on the first day of each month, and stipulates the amount, where it is to be delivered, and the manner of payment. Occasionally, rent is offered quarterly, bi-annually, or even annually, but a monthly schedule is the standard.
Security deposits are often a point of contention so Blumberg forms typically include this, as they require a "good faith" deposit to accompany an application for the lease. Stipulations are included in the lease which provide for the use of security funds in accordance with local law and define the process for returning the funds. Payment of interest on the funds and at what point may also be defined.
Terms and conditions regarding maintenance, repairs, upkeep, and alterations to the property are usually clearly outlined so there is no doubt as to what is expected of the tenant and landlord. Blumberg PDF forms come with special stipulations for "self-help" which allows the tenant, after giving the landlord the opportunity to correct the situation, to make the correction themselves using the funds from the security deposit, and the remainder of that money is returned to the tenant, which provides both parties with an incentive to make repairs. In addition, the landlord has the right to make the repairs, charge the tenant the cost, and evict him or her if payment is not made.
The lease agreement, however, is not unilaterally terminated. The process for terminating the lease is outlined along with conditions under which the tenant may terminate the lease prematurely, if necessary. Terms and conditions for termination of the lease for violations of the lease terms are also listed so both parties know what to expect.
All Blumberg commercial and residential leases come with a special "five day grace period" for the payment of rent after the rent is due. After five days, late fees apply for tenants who have not paid their rent. This can be an asset to both tenants and landlords.
There is an option at the bottom of the PDF form to include notes specific to the rental agreement by both tenant and landlord for any terms or conditions that are not covered in the form, or need to be changed before being signed by either party.

Using Blumberg Lease Agreement PDF Forms

Blumberg leases in PDF file format are accessible via a subscription to BlumbergOnline, or via a separate purchase per agreement. They can also be obtained through a number of legal forms subscription services, and in some cases, for free from trusted sources online.
For general use, a subscription to BlumbergOnline is the best value. It provides access to the entire library of forms from the Blumberg firm, including many common forms in New York, California, Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and several other states, as well as commercial purpose forms and a large volume of agreements concerning numerous topics, as well as some Federal use forms. In addition to a subscription to BlumbergOnline or an individual forms purchase, New York law firms and attorneys can access forms through the NYSBA at a discounted rate. If you don’t want to subscribe to BlumbergOnline, or if you need just one or two forms, credible sources exist to purchase individual forms from the publisher. Other subscription-based online services also carry some of the forms. These have varying terms and rates. Here are a few: Legal Templates forms for individual documents include property management leases, landlord-tenant interactions, and even "waiver of COVID-19 – Entering Premises" (an effective form by the way!). The forms start at $39.95. UPL Online Forms has a library of 155 California lease and rental forms, starting at $39.99, including landlord tenant notices. Rocket Lawyer provides access to several real estate forms for California and other states. Click here for free trials. Others start at $7.99. For those in law firms, schools, or government settings, check to see if they subscribe to legal forms libraries though their membership or organization. A search of public libraries will return few results. However, some libraries provide free access to online services such as Gale Legal Forms. Others will provide printed copies, or access to online services. If a library subscribes to a service, check to see if the document you need is available and then print or email it while there. Otherwise, in order to take advantage of the benefits of online legal forms services, set up an account from home, or join a public library where your membership includes free access to a subscription service. Online searches indicate that the following organizations may, but do not necessarily currently, provide one or more Blumberg lease agreement forms for free download on the web: It is advisable to confirm that the entire document is present in the document you are downloading, as well as contact information and copyright data. If you want more than one document, consider the cost of time and compare it with the price of a subscription to BlumbergOnline or a related service.

Modifying Your Blumberg Lease Agreement

A Blumberg lease for rent in New York can be quickly customized to meet the individual needs of the user. Many of the clauses can be edited and added to without compromising the legal integrity of the document. For example, a business with no security deposit requirement can simply cross out or delete in its entirety any reference to the security deposit. All the legal enforceability and validity remains.
Just as with most commercial and residential leases, a Blumberg lease agreement PDF, if applicable, can be supplemented and enhanced with additional clauses as needed. The user may simply pull a clause from another Blumberg document that has been purchased and insert it into the lease at the appropriate place, keeping in mind that the context of the inserted clause must remain valid and make sense with what precedes and follows it. Any references to the landlord being a corporation, partnership, addition partner, agent or other are easy to customize with a cut and paste and inserting "s/he" with "it" should the landlord be a corporation or partnership . Likewise, individual or individuals as landlord describe the owner of the real property or tenant’s interest that is to be leased.
In New York, illegal immigrant status of the tenant, no matter how disgraceful, is no defense against the lawful eviction of the tenant as long as the lease is filed with the New York State Attorney General’s office. (N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts §7-5.3.) The landlord simply needs to request a Social Security number, not a resident alien card, from the tenant so the lease can be filed with the OAG.
My firm, RPTL Firm, has customized models of office, retail, apartment and self-storage agreements for either commercial or residential use: The Apartment Lease Agreement and Apartment Sublease Agreement, the Commercial Office Space Lease Agreement, the Office Shared Space Lease Agreement, the Commercial Store Space Lease Agreement, the Retail Store Lease Agreement, the Restaurant and Bar Lease Agreement, the Restaurant and Bar Sublease Agreement, the Storage Unit Lease Agreement, the Self-Storage Unit Lease Agreement, the Concession Lease Agreement, the Home Repair Store Lease Agreement, and the Grocery Store Lease Agreement.

Legal Aspects of Blumberg Lease Agreements

The legal implications of utilizing a Blumberg lease agreement must be carefully considered by property owners. In order to enter into a legally sound lease agreement, it is essential that all state-specific legal requirements are met. While Blumberg forms provide a reliable template to work from, it is essential that the form is customized to meet individual state requirements.
For instance, in California, the Department of Consumer Affairs provides a general checklist that includes items required by law to include in rental agreements for state residents. California residents may also be subject to local ordinances that impact the legality of a rental agreement, such as rent control laws and security deposit regulations.
Further, while utilizing a Blumberg lease agreement template can provide helpful guidance in drafting a legally binding lease agreement, it is important to consider further whether the form may not be appropriate for a specific situation. For instance, some rental agreements will require special clauses to be added in to meeting legal needs. This may include information about sharing the premises, early termination, maintenance and repair obligations, late payment charges, and whether the agreement complies with the Federal Fair Housing Act, among others.
Because the legal requirements for rental agreements varies by state and locality, it is important to consult with a legal professional.

Tips for Avoiding Mistakes in Blumberg Lease Agreements

A common error people make when filling out a Blumberg lease agreement is assuming that the provisions contained in the form are standard if the form looks like other forms. Not all real estate attorneys and agents know about Blumberg forms, so some mistakenly think provisions that may have been included in earlier forms are similarly contained in the current form.
For example, Section 36 of the New York City residential lease, as stated in the New York City Apartment Lease PDF Forms, has a provision stating that the tenant and landlord shall arbitrate disputes and that the landlord shall be entitled to award of attorney’s fees where the landlord is successful . However, the new Section 36 of the New York City commercial lease form does not contain any language requiring arbitration.
Most parties to a lease will want the terms of a lease to be specific as to the details involved and the consequences of default, but not as to the particulars of the process that must be used in the event of a dispute. As a result, it is important to review the entire document to make sure that the parties have a mutual understanding of the terms of the contract. Parties to a lease need to understand that unless the parties agree to something else, there is no need for arbitration in the event of a dispute.