Legislative record
S 4087STATE · New YorkIn Committee
Requires return of a security deposit by a landlord within 30 days unless the landlord gives written notice of retention for legally authorized cause
Requires a landlord to return to a tenant the full security deposit within thirty days of the surrender of the premises by such tenant unless the landlord provides such tenant with a written statement listing the reasons for the retention of any portion of the deposit; sets forth particular situations for which the landlord may retain such security deposit; renders the landlord liable for treble damages for any violation.
Voted 1/7/2026