I'm 19 and me and my father signed a lease in May. He's being moved to an assisted living facility because of recent health complications. My name is on the lease and with him gone so is the rent money and it falls on me and I'm all by myself looking for an answer. I don't know where I'll end up so I'm looking for answers.
I'm not sure though if that would hold true with your being on the lease as well. Have you contacted your county or city's Senior Services Department? They should be able to answer this question for you.
Good luck
https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/tenants_rights.pdf