Landlord Resource Guide

New York landlord law

New York rules for landlords: deposits, rent increases, repairs, entry, leases, and eviction, with statute citations.

Security Deposits

New York Security Deposit Laws for LandlordsNew York landlords can collect at most one month's rent as a deposit and must return it with an itemized statement within 14 days of move-out or forfeit it.

Rent Increases

New York Rent Increase Rules for LandlordsNew York limits increases for rent-stabilized units (0% on NYC leases from Oct. 2026) and Good Cause units (8.38% presumed limit in NYC); others need advance notice.

Maintenance and Repairs

New York Landlord Maintenance and Repair ObligationsNew York landlords must keep every rental fit to live in under RPL 235-b. In NYC, the Housing Maintenance Code adds heat, hot water, pest, mold and bed bug duties.

Lease Agreements

New York Lease Agreements for LandlordsNew York leases need sprinkler, flood, and Good Cause notices, plus NYC riders. Deposits cap at one month, screening fees at $20, and late fees at $50 or 5%.

Eviction Process

New York Eviction Process for LandlordsNew York evictions need a court case: a 5-day late notice and 14-day rent demand for unpaid rent, or holdover notices that depend on the tenancy and grounds.

Entry and Privacy

New York Landlord Entry Rules and Tenant PrivacyNew York entry notice varies by visit: covered pre-move-out inspections need 48 hours in writing, while NYC sets separate inspection and repair notice rules.

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