Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 130-11
Renewals by written lease
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All renewals shall be by written lease, and all provisions of such lease shall be as negotiated to and agreed by the landlord and tenant other than as set forth herein. Ninety (90) days prior to all lease expirations, landlords shall notify tenants, in writing, by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service of the dates of expiration and the terms of any renewals of such leases (and for the first renewal shall send each tenant a copy of this agreement). Tenants shall notify landlords sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of their lease, in writing, to the owner by certified mail, return receipt requested, if they wish to exercise their renewal rights and shall pay any additional security required at that time. Landlords shall send the proposed renewal lease no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the tenant's exercise of the renewal rights, and tenants shall execute the renewal lease within thirty (30) days after receipt of the renewal lease. Should a tenant fail to so notify the landlord of acceptance or shall fail to pay the additional security or execute the renewal within the time periods set forth herein, the landlord shall be free to rent the apartment to another tenant.
Under Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 § 130-11, lease renewals must be in writing and follow a specific sequence of notices and deadlines. Landlords are required to notify tenants of upcoming lease expirations and renewal terms at least 90 days in advance, using certified mail or personal service. Tenants who wish to renew must respond in writing at least 60 days before expiration, after which the landlord has 30 days to send a proposed renewal lease and the tenant has 30 days to sign it. If a tenant misses the notification, security payment, or signing deadlines, the landlord is permitted to offer the unit to a new tenant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 130-11 of Bedford's Code of Ordinances ch. 130, compliant operators track all lease expiration dates and send written renewal notices—via regular mail, certified mail with return receipt, or personal service—no later than 90 days before each expiration. For a tenant's first renewal, landlords also include a copy of the governing agreement with that notice. Once a tenant exercises renewal rights, landlords generally prepare and deliver the proposed written renewal lease within 30 days, and document each step of the process to demonstrate timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 130-11 of Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 gives tenants the right to renew their lease through a structured, written process. To preserve renewal rights, tenants generally send written notice to the landlord by certified mail at least 60 days before the lease expires and pay any additional security deposit at that time. Tenants who believe a landlord has not followed the required 90-day notice or other procedural steps may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Bedford's local ordinances to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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