New York Statutes

In New York, landlord-tenant relationships are regulated by a combination of Real Property Law (RPL) and Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL), along with city-specific laws like the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019. These laws address lease terms, rent regulation, eviction procedures, tenant rights, and housing standards. New York City and other municipalities may have additional protections. Each section is outlined and linked below.

N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 227-C – Termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-A – Notice to terminate monthly tenancy or tenancy from month to month in the city of New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-B – Notification to terminate monthly tenancy or tenancy from month to month outside the city of New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 233-B – Campgrounds
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 234 – Right to recover attorneys’ fees in actions or summary proceedings arising out of leases of residential property
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-A – Tenant right to offset payments and entitlement to damages in certain cases
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-B – Warranty of habitability
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-D – Harrasment
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-E – Duty to provide written receipt
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-G – Electronic billing and/or payment of rent
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 753(4) – Stay in premises occupied for dwelling purposes
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 5-328 – Processing fee by holder of dishonored check
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-103(1) – Money deposited or advanced for use or rental of real property; waiver void; administration expenses
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-103(2) – Money deposited or advanced for use or rental of real property; waiver void; administration expenses
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-105 – Landlord failing to turn over deposits made by tenants or licensees and to notify tenants or licensees thereof in certain cases
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108 – Security Deposit Maximum
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-C – Rent Increase Notice
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 238-A – Limitation on Fees
N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-2029 – Maintenance
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-b – Subleasing
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 223-b – Retaliation
NY Real Prop L § 235-B – Compliance