Statutory Summary: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-b
NYC & NY State Housing Stability Act requires 30-90 days notice depending on tenancy tenure. 14-day deposit return.
New York Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA)
New York Real Property Law enforces stringent tenant notice and deposit protections:
- Notice Tiers (RPL § 226-c): Notice required for rent increases or non-renewal depends on occupancy length: 30 days (<1 year), 60 days (1–2 years), or 90 days (2+ years).
- 14-Day Deposit Return (Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108): Security deposits must be returned within 14 calendar days after the tenant vacates. If the landlord fails to provide an itemized statement within 14 days, they forfeit any right to retain the deposit.
Official Sample Notice & Proration Settlement Template:
"To: [Landlord / Property Management Name]
Property Address: [Your Full Rental Address]
Please accept this letter as formal written notice pursuant to N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-b that I will vacate the premises on [Move-Out Date]. As our rental cycle ends on [Cycle End Date], my lawful tenancy for this final period spans exactly [Number of Days] days. Based on our monthly rent of $[Monthly Rent] and our state's calendar apportionment standards, the final prorated rent due is $[Calculated Amount]. Please direct my remaining security deposit of $[Deposit Amount] pursuant to state deposit return statutes within 14 Days to my forwarding address below.
Forwarding Address: [Your New Address]
Tenant Signature: _______________________ Date: ____________"
Legal & Informational Disclaimer:
The statutory summaries, notice durations, and deposit refund deadlines provided for New York are compiled from public state legislative codes (including N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 232-b) for general computational reference. Local municipal rent stabilization ordinances (such as city rent control boards) may impose additional local restrictions. This tool provides mathematical rent apportionment and does not constitute formal legal counsel. For specific lease disputes, consult an attorney licensed in New York or your local legal aid society.