N.Y. GOL § 7-108 (HSTPA 2019) - Security deposit limited to 1 month's rent: New York statute explainer
Plain-English explanation of deposit limits with actionable next steps.
Reviewed: 2026-03-03
Reviewer: ReclaimDeposit legal research team
Deadline context
14 days
Penalty context
Forfeiture risk
How to use this statute in your case
- Capture all dates and documents tied to this statutory requirement.
- Use the statute language verbatim in your written demand.
- Escalate with organized evidence if the landlord does not cure.
Next steps
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