New York Renters' Rights

New York Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

A breakdown of New York landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.

Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in New York Small Claims Court

An overview of how to file a security deposit lawsuit in a New York small claims court.

Tenant's Right to Break a Rental Lease in New York

Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in New York and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.

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

Find out when and how to pay less rent in New York when your landlord fails to fix major problems in your rental unit.

New York Termination for Nonpayment of Rent and Other Rent Rules

Learn about New York rent rules, including rent stabilization and rent control.

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

Find out New York rules for how much notice you (and your landlord) must give each other to end a month-to-month tenancy.