14 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent.
Landlords may collect no more than one month's rent as a deposit and must return it, with an itemized statement of any deductions, within 14 days of move-out.
What this means for you: Miss the 14-day deadline and the landlord may forfeit the right to keep any of it. Willful violations can mean up to double damages.
Your next step: Request a pre-move-out inspection (your right in NY), fix what you can, then send a deposit-return demand if 14 days pass.
Source: N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108. Reviewed 2026-06-16.
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Security deposit in nearby states: New Jersey (30 days to return the deposit; cap 1.5 months' rent) · Pennsylvania (30 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent) · Connecticut (30 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent) · Massachusetts (30 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026