New York tenant rights

New York's 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act set a 14-day deposit return, a one-month deposit cap, and tiered rent-increase notice. NYC adds rent stabilization on many units.

• New York security deposit law: 14 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent
• New York eviction process: 14 days nonpayment notice
• New York repair obligations: habitability protected
• New York landlord entry notice: no statewide rule entry notice
• New York rent increase rules: 30 days rent-increase notice

Nearby states: New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Connecticut · Massachusetts.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026