New York Security Deposit Demand Letter

New York gives a landlord 14 days after the tenant vacates to return a security deposit. Miss it, and the tenant can claim up to 2× the deposit. This letter states that in the statute's own words, with your deadline, days overdue and the amount you can claim already computed. Free preview; $29 for the PDF.

Return deadline

14 days after the tenant vacates

Penalty for missing it

up to 2× the deposit

Statute

N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108

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