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New York landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a New York landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

1 month's rent

Return: 14 days

Late fees

Capped at $50 or 5% of monthly rent

Entry notice

Reasonable notice

Termination notice

30–90 days depending on tenancy length

Rent control

Strong (NYC rent stabilization + statewide HSTPA)

Required disclosures

Every New York residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint
Window guard (NYC)
Bed bug (NYC)
Sprinkler
Fire safety

Notable New York quirk

HSTPA (2019) substantially restricted landlord rights statewide.

Eviction timelines in New York

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)