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Lazy stubborn English Mastiff pet lies down on New York City side walk and the dog won't get up to do his daily walk city yellow cab in the background stock photo

… of the most petfriendly cities in the nation but not every landlord is going to welcome your furry or feathered friend If youre a pet owner on the hunt for a new rental or a tenant who wants to bring home a new pet there … A 2024 survey found that nearly threequarters of NYC rental listings say they are pet friendly but that doesnt …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM

A one year old Aussiedoodle enjoys time out on the upper east side of New York City with her owner on a sunny June morning.

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Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?

… … Well let the cat out of the bag The answer is no Your landlord cannot charge you an additional security deposit … landlords cant require you to put down more than one months rent as a security deposit under the Housing Stability … Tenant Protection Act HSTPA of 2019 a landmark series of rent reforms that capped security deposits application …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM