Subject to statutory exclusions and special categories.
After the tenant vacates, within the scope of § 7-108.
If timely requested under the statutory process.
The statute expressly excludes ordinary wear and prior-tenant damage.
New York charge guides
These pages are indexable because the source layer has been checked against New York’s primary statute and Attorney General guidance.
Security Deposit
New York security deposit limits, deductions, inspections and the 14-day return rule for covered units.
Open guide →14-Day Deposit Deadline
Calculate the 14-day deposit return and itemization date for covered New York rental units.
Open guide →Move-Out Inspection
New York pre-move-out inspection timing, written notice and the tenant’s opportunity to cure conditions.
Open guide →Normal Wear and Tear
Review New York deposit deductions by separating ordinary wear from tenant-caused damage.
Open guide →Move-Out Charges
Review New York move-out charges for rent, damage, utilities, cleaning and other deposit deductions.
Open guide →One-Month Deposit Limit
Understand New York’s general one-month cap on deposits or advances and important statutory exceptions.
Open guide →Important scope note
New York’s rent-regulated housing system matters. The Attorney General describes the 14-day return rule for non-rent-regulated units, while rent-regulated units can follow different deposit-return rules. RentBillCheck keeps that distinction visible instead of treating every New York apartment as identical.
Core official sources
Primary law covering deposit limits, deductions, inspections and the 14-day return/itemization framework for covered dwelling units.
Office of the New York State Attorney GeneralResidential Tenants’ Rights Guide ↗Official state consumer guidance explaining security deposits, non-regulated units, inspections and remedies.