Index
New York Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
Summary
A comprehensive set of laws that reformed rent stabilization and significantly increased tenant protections regarding evictions and rent increases.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Limits security deposits to no more than one month's rent.
- 02.Requires landlords to provide 30, 60, or 90 days notice for rent increases over 5% depending on length of tenancy.
- 03.Prohibits 'tenant blacklists' based on past housing court history.
Penalties
- 01.Landlords may be liable for triple damages for willful rent overcharges.
- 02.Civil penalties for illegal lockouts or unlawful evictions.
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