Your landlord generally has 14 days in New York to return your security deposit and provide an itemized statement of any deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from NY Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108 and official state sources.
New York security deposit facts
General return deadline
14 days
After tenant moves out
Relevant statute
New York General Obligations Law § 7-103 and § 7-108
Cited in your DepositsBack.app notice
Penalty for non-compliance
Forfeiture of deductions + fees
May vary by case
Small-claims court limit
Varies — see resource
New York limit varies by court: $10,000 in NYC Civil Court Small Claims Part; $5,000 in City Courts outside NYC; $3,000 in Town/Village Courts. See state court resource for the court covering your case. See New York court resource →
What DepositsBack.app helps with in New York
Free deadline check tied to New York’s 14-day rule
State-specific security deposit notice citing New York General Obligations Law § 7-103 and § 7-108, prepared and reviewed before mailing
USPS Certified Mail with tracking, acceptance, and delivery timestamps attached to your case
Response Center — paste their email/text/SMS or upload a photo of the letter; AI extracts the issues, amounts, and dates
Complete Case Bundle (included after delivery) with notices, mailing history, attorney handoff sheet, and official resources
The general deadline is 14 days. Landlords must return security deposits within 14 days of lease termination.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
The Complete Case Bundle includes your notices, USPS Certified Mail history, case summary, evidence checklist, attorney handoff sheet, and official state resources — all in one downloadable ZIP.
If the 14-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit and an itemized statement, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. You can review your situation alongside NY Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108 and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a New York attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.