Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 130-13
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This agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties. It may be changed orally but only by an agreement, in writing, signed by the parties against whom enforcement of any change is sought.
Section 130-13 of Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 establishes that the written agreement between the parties represents the complete and final understanding of their arrangement. Any modification to that agreement is only legally effective if it is made in writing and signed by the party against whom the change would be enforced. Verbal agreements to alter the terms, even if acknowledged by both sides, do not carry legal weight under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 § 130-13, compliant property owners and managers maintain a clear paper trail by documenting every modification to a rental agreement in a written, signed addendum or amendment. Operators generally avoid relying on verbal understandings to alter lease terms, since such oral changes are unenforceable under this provision. Keeping organized records of all signed modifications helps demonstrate that any changes were properly executed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 130-13 of Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 means that a landlord generally cannot enforce a change to your rental agreement unless that change is documented in writing and bears the appropriate signatures. If a landlord attempts to enforce an orally agreed-upon modification, tenants may have grounds to raise this provision as a defense, since the rule requires written, signed documentation. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can help renters understand how this provision applies to their rental agreements.
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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