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New York Tenant Rights
High-protection state
Just Cause RequiredSOI ProtectedEviction Sealing
Security Deposit Limit
1 month
Return: 14 days
Nonpayment Notice
14 days
Right to cure: Yes
Just Cause Required
Yes
Key Tenant Rights in New York
- Strong rent stabilization protections
- 1-year retaliation presumption (strongest in nation)
- Right to housing court representation in NYC
- Good cause eviction protections
- 30-day cure period for lease violations after court finding
- Warrant of eviction requires 14-day notice before execution
Rent Control
Rent stabilization in NYC for buildings 6+ units built before 1974. Good Cause Eviction available in opt-in municipalities.
Common Eviction Defenses in New York
Defective rent demand (under 14 days, wrong amount)
Habitability breach with rent abatement
Retaliation within 1 year of protected activity
Good Cause Eviction protections
Successor rights for family members
Key Statutes
Landlord-Tenant Law
RPL ยงยง 220-238; RPL Article 6-A
Eviction Procedure
RPAPL Article 7
Legal Aid in New York
Legal Aid Society
212-577-3300
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