Rental Documents Guide

Most Student Renters in N.Y.C. need a Guarantor. A Guarantor is someone (often a parent, friend, or relative) who also signs the lease when an applicant does not have income of at least 40x the monthly rent. Our Guides explain requirements for renting with or without a Guarantor.

Renting with a Guarantor

Provided by
Renter:

1. Photo ID
2. Landlord Reference Letter

1. Photo ID
2. Landlord Reference Letter
3. Photo ID
4. Landlord Reference Letter

Provided by
Guarantor:

Renting without a Guarantor

  1. Photo ID

  2. Landlord Reference Letter

  3. 2 Years of Tax Returns

  4. 2 Bank Statements

  5. Credit Check

  6. Landlord Reference Letter

Provided by
Renter: