New York landlord law

A summary of the numbers that come up most often. For anything you plan to act on, verify against current statute or with counsel in New York.

Security deposit cap

1 month's rent (HSTPA 2019)

Notice to pay or quit

14 days

End month-to-month tenancy

30/60/90 days (based on tenancy length)

Rent control

Yes — NYC + many upstate cities

Source-of-income protection

Yes — statewide

Notes

Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act imposes strict rules.