Subverify
After you both say yes

Close it cleanly.

For a renter and a lister who've agreed to go ahead. Nothing here holds money or guarantees anything. It makes sure what you agreed is written down, and that nothing gets forgotten at move-in.

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  1. 01

    Confirm the terms

    Both of you should be looking at the same summary. Fill it in together or forward this page.

  2. 02

    Put it in writing

    A short agreement pre-filled with the terms above. Print it or save it as a PDF, then both sign.

    Short-term rental agreement

    Between the lister (name, email) and the renter (name, email).

    Premises: ____________________.

    Term: ________ through ________. No extension without written agreement.

    Rent: — per month, due on the 1st. First month due at signing.

    Security deposit: —, returned within 14 days of move-out less documented damage.

    Included: as listed. A furniture and condition inventory is attached.

    Occupants: as agreed. No other occupants without written consent.

    House rules and pets: as agreed.

    The lister confirms they have the right to rent the premises for this term and attaches the relevant consent or lease clause.

    Both parties will complete a dated photo walkthrough at move-in and move-out.

    Early termination: 30 days' written notice; rent is owed through the notice period.

    Subject to the building's rules and New York housing law.

    Signatures and dates

    Template only. Have a lawyer review it before relying on it. It is not legal advice.

  3. 03

    Show the approval

    Whatever the lister's situation requires. The renter should see it before paying anything.

  4. 04

    Deposit and first payment

    New York caps the security deposit at one month's rent.

  5. 05

    Move-in day

    Ten minutes now saves an argument at move-out.

  6. 06

    Tell us how it went

    A week after move-in we email you both one question: did it happen as agreed? That's how we learn where deals break.

    Report a problem now