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NY A09871
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Yudelka Tapia
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AI Summary
- Limits security deposits to no more than two months' rent for any dwelling.
- Requires landlords to return full security deposits and accrued interest within 21 days after lease expiration, minus any lawful deductions.
- Mandates landlords provide written statements within 21 days listing reasons for any deposit retention, including photographic documentation and itemized repair receipts with proof of payment.
- Establishes penalties of treble damages plus attorney fees, court costs, and last two months' rent for willful violations, with burden of proof on landlord to show retention was not willful.
- Requires Department of Homes and Community Renewal to maintain and publicly post a list of landlords who violate the deposit return provisions.
Legislative Description
Requires landlords to return the full security deposit and any accrued interest to which the tenant is entitled less any amount retained by the landlord within 21 days of the end of the lease.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
4/24/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/24/2024
Full Bill Text
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