Tenant rights · New York
New York lease review
for renters.
Upload your New York lease and TheLeaseCheck cross-references it against New York tenant law to flag every clause that's risky, unenforceable, or just bad for you.
New York renter law at a glance
Max security deposit
1 month (Housing Stability Act, 2019)
Deposit return deadline
14 days
Entry notice
Reasonable advance notice (typically 24 hours)
Rent control
Yes for rent-stabilized units (most NYC pre-1974 buildings)
Rent-increase notice
30–90 days based on tenancy length
What we check on every New York lease
- Application fees capped at $20 statewide.
- Late fees capped at $50 or 5% of monthly rent — whichever is less.
- Security deposit must be returned with itemized statement within 14 days.
This page is informational and is not legal advice. For a binding interpretation of your specific situation, talk to a New York tenant-rights attorney.
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