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New York Landlord-Tenant Laws

This overview summarizes common New York landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (New York Real Property Law 226-b). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.

New York at a glance: Security deposit limit: 1 month rent. Return deadline: 14 days after move-out. Month-to-month notice: 30 days. Source: New York Real Property Law 226-b.
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Security Deposit Laws

Maximum Deposit:

1 month rent

Return Deadline:

14 days after move-out

Interest Required:

Yes

Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.

Eviction Notice Requirements

Nonpayment of Rent:

14 days notice

Lease Violation:

Cure or quit days notice

Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.

Notice to Vacate

Month-to-Month Lease:

30 days notice

Fixed-Term Lease:

No notice required if lease ends

Late Rent Fees

Grace Period:

5

Maximum Late Fee:

$50 or 5% of rent

Additional Regulations

Rent Control:

NYC and some suburbs (rent stabilization)

Landlord Entry Notice:

Reasonable notice

Primary statute reference: New York Real Property Law 226-b

When to use New York document templates

Use LeaseCraft templates when you need editable PDF or DOCX lease and notice forms built for New York landlords and tenants. Start with the residential lease generator, then add notices from the sidebar.

Common mistakes in New York

  • Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
  • Missing the 14-day security deposit return window
  • Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts

Frequently asked questions

In New York, the commonly cited limit is 1 month rent. Return timing is typically 14 days after move-out. Confirm current rules in New York Real Property Law 226-b.

New York month-to-month tenancies typically require 30 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.

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