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Ask Sam: I’m still waiting for my landlord to return my security deposit. What can I do?
… small claims or civil court if he misses the deadline says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer with the firm Himmelstein … to the law in 2019 capped the deposit at one months rent the new laws also created specific rules for how and … up to twice the amount of the security deposit Related Ask Sam Can my landlord withhold my security deposit in …
Struggling to pay rent or facing eviction? Here are 6 programs that might help
… housing court You must be low income and live in specific zip codes within the five boroughs Households in these areas … Editors note This article was originally published in July 2020 We are presenting it again with updated information for …
I was asked to pay a $500 'processing fee' for a rental application. Is this legal?
… … In most cases charging this kind of fee is illegal under rent reform legislation passed in 2019 … Stability and Tenant Protection Act HSTPA passed by the New York State legislature caps application fees charged to … the annual rent and is paid when the tenant signs the lease Rental application fees exceeding $20 are still against the …