My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: New York
I signed a 1 year lease last August 2011. At the time of signing I was told I can continue to stay on a month to month basis once the lease agreement expires. I have to move out 1 month before my lease agreement ends due to school and I would like to find a subletter for the last month of the lease. Would my subletter legally be allowed to remain here on a month to month basis once my lease term is up? I spoke with my landlords manager and was told that they would not; that month to month rule only applies to me. This is a bit of a problem because month to month leases are popular and it will be much harder to find a subletter if I can only rent the place for a month. She also said that she already rented out my room to a new tenant starting August 2012. I find that funny because what if I chose to stay here on a month to month basis once my original 1 year lease expired? She told me that I told her a few months ago that I will not continue staying here when my lease is up which is why she already found new teneants but I absolutely do not recall telling her this.
Are they beying straight with me or just trying to screw me to maximize their profits?

