New York Rental Laws
- N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 220 to 238
- Real Prop. Acts. §§ 701 to 853
- Mult. Dwell. Law
- Mult. Res. Law
- Gen. Oblig. Law §§ 7-103 to 7-109
| Termination for Nonpayment Notice (Eviction Notice) | 1. Before serving the 10 days Notice to Remedy or Quit, the Landlord must make a demand for payment. This can be either oral or written. The written notice must give tenants three days before starting eviction. The notice must be served according to RPAPL 735 2. 10-Day Notice to Quit Real Property Actions & Proceedings (RPA) Section 713 |
| Termination for Lease Violation Notice | 10-Day Notice to Cure |
| Small Claim Court Limit | New York City Small Claims Court Limit is $3,000 to $5,000 |
| Handling Abandoned Property | No statute |
| Penalty for Self-Help Eviction | Three times the actual damage |
| Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | Emergency repairs only Section 235-B Warranty of habitability JANGLA REALTY v. GRAVAGNA | 112 Misc.2d 642 | N.Y. |
| Required Disclosures | Tenant Notification of Indoor Air Contamination Associated With Soil Vapor Intrusion |
| Non-Refundable Fees | Non-refundable security deposit is not allowed |
| Security Deposit Rules | Security Deposit Amount: No limit for unregulated rentals Security Deposit must not be commingled with any personal money of the landlord. Buildings with over 6 units require the deposits to be held in an interest-bearing NY Bank account. Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: “reasonable time” interpreted by courts to be 21-45 days NY GOL §§ 7-103 to 7-108 |
| Month-to-Month Notice | One month |
| Payment of Rent | |
| Property Entry Notice | No statute |
