Last reviewed July 2026
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New York Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
This Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist is built with New York as the governing state. These are the New York landlord-tenant rules that most often bear on it, with the statute for each.
New York rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | 1 month’s rent; the “first and last month” practice is prohibitedGOL §7-108 |
|---|---|
| Deposit return | 14 days with an itemized statement, or the landlord forfeits itGOL §7-108(1-a)(e) |
Security deposits in New York
New York caps the security deposit — and any advance — at one month’s rent for every residential unit (GOL §7-108). That means the old “first month, last month, and a security deposit” arrangement is no longer allowed; it exceeds the one-month cap.
- Held in trust — The deposit stays the tenant’s money and can’t be commingled with the landlord’s funds; in buildings of 6+ units it must sit in an interest-bearing NY account (GOL §7-103).
- Inspections — The landlord must offer a walk-through before move-in and again before move-out (with 48 hours’ notice) so the tenant can fix issues before deductions (GOL §7-108).
- Return — Within 14 days of move-out the landlord must return the deposit with an itemized statement of any deductions. Miss the deadline and the landlord forfeits the right to keep any of it — even for real damage (GOL §7-108(1-a)(e)).
- Bad-faith penalty — A willful violation can cost the landlord up to twice the deposit in punitive damages (GOL §7-108(1-a)(g)).
New York Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist FAQs
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in New York?
No more than one month’s rent, for both regulated and unregulated units. That cap also bars the traditional “first and last month plus a deposit,” since the total advance can’t exceed one month (GOL §7-108).
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in New York?
14 days after the tenant moves out, along with an itemized statement of any deductions. Missing the 14-day window forfeits the landlord’s right to keep any of the deposit, even if there was damage (GOL §7-108(1-a)(e)).
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