Commercial Lease Assistance Program

If your business needs help with a commercial lease issue in New York City, you may be eligible for free legal services.

Free legal services are available through the Commercial Lease Assistance Program to help eligible businesses* with the following:

• Signing a new commercial lease
• Amending, renewing, or terminating an existing commercial lease
• Addressing a commercial lease-related issue

*To be eligible to participate, your business must:

1. Be a small business according to the US Small Business Services Administration (PDF);
2. Be located in New York City;
3. Not be a franchise establishment; and
4. Meet the income eligibility requirements of the legal service provider.

How it works:

• Step 1: Fill out the Commercial Lease Assistance Inquiry Form.
• Step 2. A participating legal services provider will contact you promptly.
• Step 3. Begin the intake process with the legal services provider to receive assistance.

Contact us for more information

Check out the Comprehensive Guide to Commercial Leasing in New York City (PDF).

Para más información, consulta aquí la Guía Completa de Arrendamiento Comercial en la Ciudad de Nueva York (PDF).