NY Has Rent Control

New York Landlord-Tenant Laws

Key legal requirements for residential landlords and property managers operating in New York.

Governing statute: New York Real Property Law and Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law; Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (2019)

Security Deposit

Maximum Limit

One month's rent

Return Deadline

14 days

Itemized Statement

Required

Maintenance & Repairs

Landlord Obligations

Maintain premises in habitable condition (warranty of habitability), comply with housing codes, provide heat (Oct 1 - May 31), hot water, pest control, maintain structural components

Tenant Remedies

HP proceeding in Housing Court, rent abatement, repair and deduct, withhold rent, or terminate

Emergency Repair Timeline

Immediate for emergency conditions (no heat in winter, no water); 30 days for non-emergency via HP proceeding

Notice Requirements

Entry Notice

Reasonable notice (no statutory minimum statewide; local requirements vary)

Rent Increase

30 days (tenancy under 1 year); 60 days (1-2 years); 90 days (over 2 years)

Lease Termination

30 days (tenancy under 1 year); 60 days (1-2 years); 90 days (over 2 years)

Eviction Notice Periods

Non-Payment of Rent

14 days

Lease Violation

30 days

Unconditional Quit

Not applicable

Rent Control

Rent stabilization and rent control in NYC. Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (2019) significantly expanded tenant protections statewide.

Disclaimer: This is a general summary of New York landlord-tenant law and does not constitute legal advice. Local ordinances may impose additional requirements. Consult a qualified New York attorney for specific situations. Last reviewed: 2026-05.

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