New York Landlord Guide — Get Your Action Plan in 60 Seconds
Tenant behind on rent? Damage beyond wear and tear? Holding over after the lease ended? Describe the situation in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send notices — specific to New York law.
Security deposit: you must return it within 14 days of move-out, with an itemized statement for deductions.
Tenant entry: Landlords must generally give 24-hour notice before entering, except in emergencies.
Eviction: you must go through the courts. Self-help eviction is illegal.
New York requires deposits be returned within 14 days with an itemized statement. Eviction requires a court order from Housing Court. Many tenants have rent stabilization or rent control protections.