14 days
to return a deposit
State rules · NY
New York landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in New York, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In New York, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
Lesser of $50 or 5%
late-fee cap
Late fees
New York landlords must wait 5 days after rent is due before charging a late fee, and the fee can’t be more than the lesser of $50 or 5% of the monthly rent.
30 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
New York landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
No fixed period
notice before entry
Landlord entry
New York law sets no fixed notice period before a landlord enters.
From an official summary
$10,000
small claims limit
Small claims limit
In New York, you can sue for up to $10,000 in small claims court.
From an official summary
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: New York Real Property Law Art. 7, Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law Art. 7, and General Obligations Law §§ 7-101 to 7-109.
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