Renters’ Rights in New York

Deposits for Security

Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines in New York

A breakdown of the security deposit laws in New York.

Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in Small Claims Court in New York

A guide to filing a security deposit case in New York small claims court.

Getting a Rental Home or Apartment

In New York, a tenant has the right to break a rental lease.

Learn when and how renters in New York may lawfully break a lease and how to restrict their obligation for rent until the conclusion of the lease period.

Rent Payment

Tenant Rights in New York to Withhold Rent or “Repair and Deduct”

When your landlord fails to correct severe faults in your rental property, learn when and how to pay less rent in New York.

Rent Termination in New York and Other Rent Regulations

Learn about the rent laws in New York, including rent stability and rent control.

Terminations and evictions

Notice Requirements in New York to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy

Find out how much notice you (and your landlord) must provide each other to discontinue a month-to-month rental in New York.