New York Landlord-Tenant Law Guide
New York has extensive tenant protections, especially in New York City where rent stabilization and rent control laws apply to many units. The state has strict security deposit limits and comprehensive tenant rights regarding repairs, privacy, and eviction.
Security Deposit
Limit: 1 month's rent for security deposits. No limit on advance rent or other fees, but must follow specific rules.
Return Period: Reasonable time (typically 14-60 days depending on location). In NYC, must return within reasonable time or provide itemized statement.
Rent Increases
30 days for month-to-month tenancies if tenant has lived there less than 1 year, 60 days if 1-2 years, 90 days if over 2 years. Rent-stabilized units have specific annual increase caps set by RGB.
Entry Notice
Reasonable notice required, typically 24 hours is standard. NYC laws may have additional requirements.
Key Statutes
- NY General Obligations Law §7-103 - Security Deposits
- NY Real Property Law §235-b - Warranty of Habitability
- NY Real Property Law §226-c - Right to Receipts
- Rent Stabilization Law (NYC) - Rent Increase Limits
Common Issues
- Charging deposits exceeding one month
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Documents for New York
- New York security deposit demand letter ($29, cites N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108)
- New York eviction notice ($29, for landlords)