New York landlord guide
Deposit limits, entry notice, termination notice and rent increase rules for New York, with the sources they come from.
New York landlord-tenant rules at a glance
- Security deposit limit
- 1 month's rent (GOL 7-108)
- Deposit return / claim rule
- 14 days
- Deposit interest
- Buildings with 6+ units: interest-bearing account at prevailing rate
- Notice before entry
- No state statute; local rules apply — check your jurisdiction
- Ending a month-to-month
- 30, 60 or 90 days by length of occupancy (RPL 226-c)
- Notice before a rent increase
- Increase of 5% or more: 30/60/90 days by occupancy (RPL 226-c)
- Late fees
- Lesser of $50 or 5% of monthly rent, after 5 days late (RPL 238-a)
- Rent control
- Rent control/stabilization in NYC and ETPA localities; Good Cause opt-in
General information from the Real Property Law Art. 7 and GOL 7-103/7-108; HSTPA of 2019, last reviewed 2026-08-21. Not legal advice; municipal bylaws can add requirements.
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