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New York landlord deadlines
Statewide rules for New York. Cities and counties can add their own rules. Statutes and agency pages: ag.ny.gov.
Return security deposit with itemized statement within 14 days of move-out Verified
Deadline: Within 14 days after move-out
Return the deposit within 14 days after the tenant moves out. If you keep any part for damage, give an itemized statement within 14 days or you must return the entire deposit.
Who it covers: Non-rent-regulated units. Rent-stabilized/controlled units: return at end of lease or within a reasonable time.
"For tenants in units that are not rent stabilized or rent controlled, the landlord must return the security deposit within 14 days of the tenant moving out." ag.ny.gov
"If the landlord does not provide this receipt within 14 days of the tenant moving out, they must return the entire security deposit, whether there is damage or not." ag.ny.gov
Notes: General Obligations Law § 7-108. NY statute text on nysenate.gov returned HTTP 403 to curl; rule sourced from the NY Attorney General's official guide instead. Tenant may request a pre-move-out inspection. Willful violation: up to twice the deposit. Deposit capped at one month's rent.
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Written notice of bank name/address and deposit amount (6+ unit buildings) Verified
Deadline: When the deposit is placed in the bank (at lease start)
In buildings with 6+ apartments, put deposits in a New York interest-bearing bank account and tell each tenant in writing the bank's name and address and the deposit amount.
Who it covers: Buildings with six or more apartments. Smaller landlords who voluntarily use an interest-bearing account must follow the same rules. All landlords must hold deposits in trust and not commingle.
"Landlords of buildings with six or more apartments must put all security deposits in a New York bank account earning interest at the prevailing rate. Each tenant must be informed in writing of the bank’s name and address and the amount of the deposit." ag.ny.gov
Notes: General Obligations Law § 7-103. NY statute text on nysenate.gov returned HTTP 403 to curl; rule sourced from the NY Attorney General's official guide instead. The statute does not set a specific day count in the AG summary.
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Deposit interest: tenant's option to be paid annually (6+ unit buildings) Verified
Deadline: Each year on the lease anniversary
Interest on deposits (minus a 1%-per-year admin fee) belongs to the tenant, who can choose to have it paid annually, applied to rent, or paid at the end of the lease.
Who it covers: Landlord may keep 1% of the deposit per year as an administrative fee; the rest of the interest belongs to the tenant.
"Landlords are entitled to collect annual administrative expenses of 1% of the deposit. All other interest earned on the deposits belongs to the tenant. Tenants must be given the option of having this interest paid to them annually, applied to rent, or paid at the end of the lease term." ag.ny.gov
Notes: General Obligations Law § 7-103. NY statute text on nysenate.gov returned HTTP 403 to curl; rule sourced from the NY Attorney General's official guide instead. Annual timing applies only if the tenant elects annual payment.
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Carbon monoxide alarms within 15 feet of sleeping rooms Verified
Deadline: Ongoing requirement with no fixed date
Install an approved carbon monoxide alarm within 15 feet of the primary entrance to each sleeping room.
Who it covers: Multiple dwellings only. AG guide cites Multiple Residence Law § 15 / Multiple Dwelling Law § 68. Landlord must repair/replace non-tenant-caused failures in the first year.
"Landlords of multiple dwellings must install approved smoke detectors in each apartment, within ten feet of each room used for sleeping." ag.ny.gov
Notes: The definition of 'multiple dwelling' (unit-count threshold) was not captured in a snapshot; confirm before applying to small buildings. NY statute text on nysenate.gov returned HTTP 403 to curl; rule sourced from the NY Attorney General's official guide instead.
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NYS Lead Rental Registry: register and obtain a Lead Safety Certificate at least every 3 years (25 communities, pre-1980, 2+ units) Verified
Deadline: Every 3 years from the last lead safety certificate
In 25 'communities of concern', owners of pre-1980 rental properties with 2+ units must register in Lead Safe NY (or the county system), get a lead hazard inspection with dust-wipe sampling, fix hazards lead-safely, notify tenants, and obtain a Lead Safety Certificate at least every three years.
Who it covers: Owner/immediate-family-occupied units can be exempted from inspection, but other units at the property must comply. Monroe County (Rochester) owners comply through the City's C of O process.
Communities: Albany, Amsterdam, Auburn, Binghamton, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Elmira, Gloversville, Jamestown, Kingston, Middletown, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Newburgh, Niagara Falls, Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Rome, Schenectady, Spring Valley, Syracuse, Troy, Utica, Watertown, Yonkers
"You are subject to the following New York State Lead Rental Registry requirements if you own residential rental properties built before 1980 with two or more units in Albany," health.ny.gov
"Obtain a Lead Safety Certificate at least every three years." health.ny.gov
"The New York State Lead Rental Registry Law is in effect in 25 communities of concern as of November 3, 2025." health.ny.gov
Notes: Public Health Law §1377; regs 10 NYCRR Subpart 67-5 (final April 8, 2026). Local health departments schedule inspections, so the first due date is set locally. NYC is not on the list.
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30/60/90-day written notice for non-renewal or rent increase over 5% Verified
Deadline: At least 90 days before the rent increase takes effect (30 days for occupancy under 1 year; 60 days for occupancy 1-2 years; 90 days for occupancy 2+ years or 2-year lease)
To raise rent by more than 5% or to not renew, give written notice 30, 60, or 90 days ahead depending on how long the tenant has lived there.
Who it covers: Non-rent-regulated units. Notice length depends on occupancy: <1 year or lease <1 year = 30 days; 1-2 years = 60 days; 2+ years or a 2-year lease = 90 days.
"If the landlord of the non-regulated unit intends to renew the lease with a rent increase of more than 5%, or does not intend to renew the lease, they must provide advanced written notice:" ag.ny.gov
"If you have lived in your apartment two or more years, or if you have a two-year lease, your landlord must provide you with 90 days advanced written notice before raising your rent or not renewing your lease;" ag.ny.gov
"If you have lived in your apartment for more than one year, but less than two years, your landlord must provide you with 60 days advanced notice" ag.ny.gov
"If you have lived in your apartment for less than one year, or have a lease for less than one year, your landlord must provide you with 30 days advanced notice" ag.ny.gov
Notes: Real Property Law § 226-c. NY statute text on nysenate.gov returned HTTP 403 to curl; rule sourced from the NY Attorney General's official guide instead. Default offset shown is the 90-day (longest) case; app should pick by tenancy length.
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30/60/90-day written notice before not renewing a lease Verified
Deadline: At least 90 days before the lease ends (30 days for occupancy under 1 year; 60 days for occupancy 1-2 years; 90 days for occupancy 2+ years or 2-year lease)
If you do not plan to renew, give written notice 30, 60, or 90 days before the lease ends depending on tenancy length.
Who it covers: Non-rent-regulated units; same tiers as the rent-increase notice.
"If you have lived in your apartment two or more years, or if you have a two-year lease, your landlord must provide you with 90 days advanced written notice before raising your rent or not renewing your lease;" ag.ny.gov
Notes: Real Property Law § 226-c. NY statute text on nysenate.gov returned HTTP 403 to curl; rule sourced from the NY Attorney General's official guide instead. Good Cause Eviction law (RPL Article 6-A) may further restrict non-renewal in NYC and opted-in localities; small-landlord exemptions apply—not researched in this wave.
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Notice of automatic-renewal clause 15-30 days before tenant's deadline Verified
Deadline: Between 15 and 30 days before the date the tenant must give notice of intent not to renew
If the lease auto-renews, remind the tenant of that clause 15 to 30 days before their deadline to give notice of non-renewal.
Who it covers: Only leases containing an automatic renewal clause.
"the landlord must give the tenant advanced notice of the existence of this clause between 15 and 30 days before the tenant is required to notify the landlord of an intention not to renew the lease. (General Obligations Law § 5-905)." ag.ny.gov
Notes: NY statute text on nysenate.gov returned HTTP 403 to curl; rule sourced from the NY Attorney General's official guide instead.
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Entry only with reasonable prior notice (no statutory day count) Verified
Deadline: Ongoing requirement with no fixed date
Landlords may enter with reasonable prior notice, at a reasonable time, and with the tenant's consent for repairs/services or per the lease; no fixed number of days is stated.
"A landlord, however, may enter a tenant’s apartment with reasonable prior notice, and at a reasonable time, and with the tenant’s consent, either to provide routine or agreed upon repairs or services, or in accordance with the lease." ag.ny.gov
Notes: No statewide day-count found in official sources reviewed.
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