Tenant rights · New York
New York renter rules, cited.
Deposits and notice to vacate are covered at launch. Each card links to the full rule. Statute text checked 2026-10-05; legal review pending.
Security deposit
14 days after you vacate. Before it runs: itemized statement required.
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law §7-108(1-a)Deadline, deductions and penaltyNotice to vacate
At least one month before the end of the term, outside New York City. (month-to-month tenancy outside new york city). A fixed-term lease can set its own terms.
N.Y. Real Prop. Law §232-bDate your noticeLegal aid
Free civil legal help for New York renters, from the statewide legal-aid portal.
lawhelpny.orgCourts and small claims
We haven't verified New York's small-claims limit yet.
Information, not legal advice. Repairs, entry and rent-increase rules will be added only after each statute is checked.