New York Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to New York landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
1
out of 10
Tenant Friendly
Key Law Summary — New York
🏦
Security Deposit Max
1 month
📋
Eviction Notice
14 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
120 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
5% after 5-day grace
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$45–$210
🏘️
Rent Control
Yes — New York City, Albany, Yonkers, Kingston, Newburgh
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in New York
→Can recover 3x for willful overcharge
⚖ Tenant Rights in New York
→HSTPA 2019 protections
→Good cause eviction (NYC)
→Right to counsel (NYC)
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Bedbug history
✓ Mold
✓ Flood zone
✓ Notice of rights
⚡ Eviction Timeline — New York
1
Serve Notice
14-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 14 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $45–$210
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 120 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
⚠ Rent Control Active
Rent control applies in: New York City, Albany, Yonkers, Kingston, Newburgh. Check local ordinances before raising rent.
At a Glance
Landlord Score1/10
Eviction Avg120 days
Notice Period14 days
Entry Notice24hr