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New York landlord-tenant law.
Quick-reference on New York residential landlord-tenant rules, primary statute RPL, GOL 7-108, HSTPA 2019, Good Cause (Part HH 2024). Below are every LeaseKit tool that applies to New York: calculators, templates, free checklist PDF, blog guides, and frequently asked questions.
Recent changes
Good Cause Eviction Part HH, effective April 2024; NYC stove knob cover rule at Admin Code 27-2046.4 (LL 44 of 2022)
Quick reference
New York rules at a glance.
- Deposit cap
- 1 month (HSTPA 2019, GOL 7-108)
- Return deadline
- 14 days with itemization
- Late fee cap
- $50 or 5% of monthly rent, whichever is less
- Pay-or-quit notice
- 14 days (RPL 711)
- Month-to-month termination
- Tenure-based 30/60/90 days (RPL 226-c)
- Rent cap
- Good Cause Eviction CPI + 5% or 10% (opt-in municipalities + NYC)
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New York documents.
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Deep-dive articles
Written for New York landlords.
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Common questions
New York landlord FAQ.
- What must a New York residential lease include?→
- Can a New York landlord raise rent during a fixed-term lease?→
- How much can a New York landlord charge as a security deposit?→
- Does a New York lease require a lead-paint disclosure?→
- Can a New York lease end early?→
- Does a New York lease need to be in writing?→
- Does a New York lease automatically renew?→
- Can a New York tenant sublet without permission?→
Top New York cities
New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany. Local ordinances in major cities can add stricter rules (especially rent control, just-cause eviction, and inspection requirements). Always check the city code in addition to the state statute.
Honest limits
This is a quick reference, not legal advice. New York landlord-tenant law changes year to year. Always verify the current statute text and any local ordinances before relying on this page for a specific dispute. For contested cases, consult a New York-licensed attorney.
State-specific answers
What landlords ask about NY
- What is the security deposit cap in New York?
- New York caps the security deposit at one month of rent. Reference: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 220-238; RPAPL § 711 et seq.; GOL § 7-108.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in New York?
- New York requires the landlord to return the security deposit (or an itemized statement of deductions) within 14 days of the tenant vacating. Reference: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 220-238; RPAPL § 711 et seq.; GOL § 7-108. Missing the deadline can forfeit the landlord's right to withhold any portion of the deposit and, in some states, expose the landlord to double or treble damages.
- How much notice is required for a rent increase in New York?
- New York requires 90 days of advance written notice for a rent increase. Reference: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 220-238; RPAPL § 711 et seq.; GOL § 7-108.
- What is the late fee cap in New York?
- New York caps late fees at 5% of monthly rent. Reference: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 220-238; RPAPL § 711 et seq.; GOL § 7-108. Fees above the cap are unenforceable.
- How many days is the pay-or-quit notice in New York?
- New York requires a 14-day pay-or-quit notice before an unlawful detainer or eviction filing can be initiated for non-payment of rent. Reference: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 220-238; RPAPL § 711 et seq.; GOL § 7-108.
- How much notice terminates a month-to-month tenancy in New York?
- New York requires 60 days of notice during the first year of tenancy and 90 days thereafter. Reference: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 220-238; RPAPL § 711 et seq.; GOL § 7-108.
- What mandatory disclosures does New York require in a lease?
- New York leases must include these disclosures: Federal lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 units); Window guard notice (if children under 11 reside, NYC Health Code § 131.15); Bed bug disclosure (NYC Admin. Code § 27-2018.1 for NYC units); Sprinkler system disclosure (RPL § 231-a); Stove knob covers notice (NYC Admin. Code § 27-2046.4); Security deposit receipt (GOL § 7-103); Good Cause Eviction covered / not-covered statement (Part HH of 2024 budget, statute eff. 2024-04-20; mandatory per-lease notice form eff. 2024-08-18). Missing a required disclosure can invalidate the lease's enforceability on that point and sometimes on the lease as a whole. Reference: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 220-238; RPAPL § 711 et seq.; GOL § 7-108.
- Which New York statute governs landlord-tenant law?
- HSTPA 2019 caps security deposits at 1 month (GOL 7-108(1-a)), late fees at $50 or 5% whichever is less, and requires 30 / 60 / 90 day termination and rent-increase notice scaled to tenancy length (RPL 226-c). NYC units are additionally subject to the Good Cause Eviction Law effective 2024-08-18, which requires every lease and notice to state whether the unit is covered and, if not, why. The primary citation used across LeaseKit templates for this state is: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 220-238; RPAPL § 711 et seq.; GOL § 7-108.