New York Landlord-Tenant Compliance (NY)
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New York Security Deposit Return Deadline & Late Fee Calculator (NY GOL § 7-108 & RPL § 238-a)
Under New York General Obligations Law § 7-108, within 14 days after the tenant has vacated the premises, the landlord must provide an itemized statement indicating the basis for the amount of the deposit retained (if any) and return any remaining portion, or the landlord forfeits any right to retain any portion of the deposit. Under NY Real Property Law § 238-a, late fees cannot exceed $50 or 5% of monthly rent (whichever is less) after a 5-day grace period.
Statutory Return / Claim Window
14d Return / 14d Claim
Calendar days post-surrender
Late Fee Cap & Grace Period
Lesser of $50.00 or 5% of monthly rent after 5-day grace period
Grace Period: 5 days
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