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Didn't get your security deposit returned in NYC? A new chatbot can help

… found an agent who actually responds to your texts and forked over thousands of dollars for a New York City rental … But youre still sweating because you havent received your security deposit from your old place and youre counting on that money …

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM

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Ask Altagracia: How do I protect my security deposit and avoid owing extra rent when my lease ends?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |February 24, 2025 - 9:30AM

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

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

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Ask Sam: If I sue my landlord to get my security deposit back, will I have to pay his legal fees?

… it sounds like he hasnt followed the law for security deposits says Sam Himmelstein an attorney at Himmelstein … claims court as long as the deposit is less than $10000 However there is another option that may be easier filing a … associations in disputes over evictions rent increases rental conversions rent stabilization law lease buyouts and …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |December 20, 2023 - 12:30PM