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New York Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notices, rent control, and more for New York.

How we research these summaries

Every rule on this page is drawn from state statutes and municipal codes and summarized with AI assistance. Each one cites the statute it's based on and links to a published text of that law so you can read it firsthand. Where a page says a city or county has no local rule on a topic, that means none was found for the topics covered here — not that none exists. Local governments also regulate rental housing in ways these pages don't track, including registration, licensing, inspections and habitability standards. These summaries may be incomplete or out of date, laws change often, and every property and tenancy has specifics a summary can't capture — so treat this as a starting point for your own research, not as legal advice, and check with the local jurisdiction and a qualified attorney before acting on your particular situation.

What to Know in New York

Sources last checked July 2026

New York scales eviction and non-renewal notice to tenancy length — 30 days under one year, 60 for one to two years, 90 beyond two — under Real Property Law § 226-C, plus a separate 14-day rent demand before a nonpayment case can be filed. The 2024 Good Cause Eviction Law (RPP Article 6-A) adds cause requirements and a presumptive rent-increase ceiling for market-rate units, but only where a municipality has adopted it — not automatically statewide. Deposits are capped at one month's rent under N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108, returnable within 14 days.

  • 14-day notice required before eviction for nonpayment of rent
  • 30-day move-out notice required for month-to-month tenancies
  • New York caps rent through two separate frameworks, and neither sets a single statewide number.
  • 30-day advance written notice required for rent increases
  • Security deposits capped at 1 month's rent
5 rules summarized · Each linked to the law it cites

Security Deposit Limits

Security Deposit Limits

What is the security deposit limit in New York?

Under New York General Obligations Law § 7-108, enacted through the HSTPA of 2019, landlords may not collect a security deposit or advance greater than one month's rent for residential tenancies (excluding seasonal and co-op units). The deposit must be held in a New York state bank account; for buildings with six or more units, the account must be interest-bearing. Landlords must notify tenants in writing of the bank name and address, and may retain an annual administrative fee of 1% of the deposit, remitting remaining interest to the tenant. Upon vacatur, landlords have 14 days to return the deposit with an itemized written statement of any deductions. Failure to comply within 14 days forfeits the landlord's right to retain any portion of the deposit.

N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108

Eviction Notice Requirements

Eviction Notice Requirements

What are the eviction notice requirements in New York?

Under N.Y. Real Property Law § 226-C (HSTPA 2019), landlords must provide written notice to terminate or non-renew a residential tenancy: 30 days for tenancies under one year, 60 days for tenancies of one to two years, and 90 days for tenancies of two or more years. For nonpayment of rent, landlords must serve a 14-day written rent demand before commencing court proceedings. New York's Good Cause Eviction Law (RPP Article 6-A, effective April 20, 2024) further restricts evictions in participating municipalities — landlords must demonstrate a legally recognized cause (e.g., nonpayment, lease violation, owner occupancy) and must provide the Good Cause Eviction Law Notice (RPL § 231-C) with all leases, renewals, and nonrenewal notices as of August 18, 2024. A marshal must give 14 days' notice before executing any warrant of eviction. Retaliatory eviction within one year of a tenant's good-faith complaint is presumptively unlawful.

N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 226-C, 231-C; N.Y. Real Prop. Law Art. 6-A (Good Cause Eviction Law)

Rent Increase Notice Periods

Rent Increase Notice Periods

How much notice is required for rent increases in New York?

N.Y. Real Property Law § 226-C requires landlords to provide written notice before raising rent by 5% or more, or before non-renewing a residential lease. The required notice period mirrors the tenancy-length framework: 30 days for tenancies under one year, 60 days for tenancies of one to two years, and 90 days for tenancies of two or more years. If the landlord fails to provide timely notice, the tenant's tenancy continues under the existing terms until the notice period expires from the date actual written notice is given. For units covered by the Good Cause Eviction Law (RPP Article 6-A), the notice must also include the RPL § 231-C Good Cause Eviction Law Notice explaining whether the unit is covered and the justification for any increase above the local rent standard.

N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-C

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Is there rent control in New York?

New York caps rent through two separate frameworks, and neither sets a single statewide number. For rent-stabilized apartments — concentrated in New York City and in the municipalities that adopted the Emergency Tenant Protection Act — the allowable renewal increase is set annually by the local Rent Guidelines Board for leases commencing in that board's year, so the applicable percentage depends on where the unit is and when the lease starts. See the locality page for the board figures that apply. For units that are not rent-regulated, the Good Cause Eviction law does not impose a hard ceiling but makes an increase above a formula threshold presumptively unreasonable: the lesser of 10%, or 5% plus the regional Consumer Price Index change. Exceeding that threshold does not automatically make an increase unlawful — it shifts the burden to the landlord to justify it if the tenant raises Good Cause as a defence. Good Cause itself reaches only some units; small landlords, owner-occupied buildings, newer construction and high-rent units are excluded.

N.Y. Real Prop. Law Art. 6-A §§ 210-218 (Good Cause Eviction); Rent Stabilization Law

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

What is the move-out notice requirement in New York?

New York Real Property Law § 228 governs termination of month-to-month and at-will tenancies. Outside New York City, either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy with one calendar month's written notice, effective at the end of the rental period. Under the HSTPA (RPL § 226-C), landlords wishing to non-renew or terminate must provide notice scaled to tenancy length: 30 days (under one year), 60 days (one to two years), or 90 days (two or more years). The termination date must be no earlier than 30 days after the next rent due date following delivery of notice. Tenants who are domestic violence victims may terminate any lease with 30 days' written notice and supporting documentation. Senior citizens aged 62 or older moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility may also terminate early with 30 days' written notice.

N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 226-C, 228

Local Jurisdictions with Additional Rules

New York City

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