My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: New York, city of New York
Hi, we are faced with walking away from our dream apartment because the lease includes some very strange clauses. The one I am most concerned about reads:
"Tenants Defaults and Landlord Remedies
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B. If tenant fails to correct the defaults in section A within the 5 days, Landlord may cancel the Lease by giving Tenant a written 3 day notice stating the date the Term will end. On that date the Term and Tenant's rights in this Lease automatically end and Tenant must leave the Apartment and give Landlord the keys. Tenant continues to be responsible for rent, expenses, damages and losses.
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D. If the Lease is ended of Landlord takes back the apartment, rent and added rent for the unexpired Term becomes due and payable. ... Tenant shall be responsible for Landlord's cost of re-renting. Landlord's costs shall include the cost of repairs, decorations, broker's fees, attorney's fees, advertising and preparation for renting. Tenant shall continue to be responsible for rent, expenses, damages, and losses. ... "
This is very concerning to me, especially since the grounds for eviction are as vague as "improper conduct" or not following posted house "rules." We have asked them to make a few changes and they refused. I think if the lease contradicts the city and state laws, the standing law will trump the lease, but I cannot find anything that says the tenant is no longer financially responsible if the Landlord terminates their end of the agreement. Is there any law on the books in NYC or NY State that addresses whether the tenant is indeed responsible for the remaining lease amount if the landlord terminates the lease?
Thank you very much in advance.

