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Can Your Landlord Lie About Damages? Here’s What NY Law Actually Says

Can Your Landlord Lie About Damages? Here’s What NY Law Actually Says

Think You Don't Have a Case? Here's What Most NY Tenants Get Wrong About Security Deposits

Think You Don't Have a Case? Here's What Most NY Tenants Get Wrong About Security Deposits

How Do Provincial or State Laws Affect Deposit Return Timelines and Disputes?

How Do Provincial or State Laws Affect Deposit Return Timelines and Disputes?

What Evidence Should I Keep to Help Get My Deposit Back?

What Evidence Should I Keep to Help Get My Deposit Back?

Is It Legal for a Landlord to Keep My Deposit If the Apartment Is Being Sold?

Is It Legal for a Landlord to Keep My Deposit If the Apartment Is Being Sold?

When Should Tenants Delay Court Hearings to Prepare Their Wrongful Eviction Defense?

When Should Tenants Delay Court Hearings to Prepare Their Wrongful Eviction Defense?

What Resources Exist to Help Tenants Fight Wrongful Evictions in Court?

What Resources Exist to Help Tenants Fight Wrongful Evictions in Court?

What Are Tenant Rights Regarding Property Damage Claims During Eviction Disputes?

What Are Tenant Rights Regarding Property Damage Claims During Eviction Disputes?

How to Prove an Eviction Was Discriminatory or Retaliatory

How to Prove an Eviction Was Discriminatory or Retaliatory

What are Examples of Landlord Actions That May Waive Their Right to Evict?

What are Examples of Landlord Actions That May Waive Their Right to Evict?

What Should I Include in a Demand Letter to a Landlord for the Deposit Return?

What Should I Include in a Demand Letter to a Landlord for the Deposit Return?

If I Had Roommates, How Do Security Deposits Work When One Moves Out?

If I Had Roommates, How Do Security Deposits Work When One Moves Out?

Can I Get Interest or Penalties if the Landlord Delays Returning My Deposit?

Can I Get Interest or Penalties if the Landlord Delays Returning My Deposit?

How to File a Claim with the Tenant Board or Small Claims Court to Get My Deposit Back?

How to File a Claim with the Tenant Board or Small Claims Court to Get My Deposit Back?

Are Security Deposits Legal in My Area, and What If the Landlord Illegally Withholds It?

Are Security Deposits Legal in My Area, and What If the Landlord Illegally Withholds It?

How to Respond to Eviction Lawsuits Effectively, Including Filing an "Answer" to an Unlawful Detainer

How to Respond to Eviction Lawsuits Effectively, Including Filing an "Answer" to an Unlawful Detainer

What Steps Should Tenants Take When They Receive an Eviction Notice They Consider Illegal?

What Steps Should Tenants Take When They Receive an Eviction Notice They Consider Illegal?

How Do Eviction Laws Differ by State or Locality, and When Can Landlords Evict for "Just Cause"?

How Do Eviction Laws Differ by State or Locality, and When Can Landlords Evict for "Just Cause"?

What Defenses Can Tenants Raise in Court Against Unlawful Detainer Lawsuits?

What Defenses Can Tenants Raise in Court Against Unlawful Detainer Lawsuits?

What Is The Process To Clear Wrongful Eviction Records From My Rental History?

What Is The Process To Clear Wrongful Eviction Records From My Rental History?

What Proof or Evidence Do I Need to Dispute a Wrongful Eviction in NY?

What Proof or Evidence Do I Need to Dispute a Wrongful Eviction in NY?

What Are My Rights If My Landlord Doesn't Respond to My Requests for the Deposit?

What Are My Rights If My Landlord Doesn't Respond to My Requests for the Deposit?

Can a Landlord Hold My Security Deposit If They Say the Apartment Needs Repairs?

Can a Landlord Hold My Security Deposit If They Say the Apartment Needs Repairs?

What Legal Actions Can I Take If My Landlord Keeps My Deposit Without Itemizing Damages?

What Legal Actions Can I Take If My Landlord Keeps My Deposit Without Itemizing Damages?

Is It Normal for a Landlord to Keep Part of My Security Deposit for Cleaning or Minor Damages?

Is It Normal for a Landlord to Keep Part of My Security Deposit for Cleaning or Minor Damages?

How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit After Moving Out in NY?

How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit After Moving Out in NY?

What Can I Do If My Landlord Is Refusing to Return My Security Deposit in NY State?

What Can I Do If My Landlord Is Refusing to Return My Security Deposit in NY State?