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Rent Collection & Security Deposits

Legal Strategies to Protect Your Investment

In New York City’s complex landlord-tenant landscape, ensuring timely rent collection and properly managing security deposits are essential to protecting your financial interests as a property owner or manager. At [Your Firm Name], we help landlords enforce their rights and responsibilities under the law while avoiding costly missteps that can lead to legal disputes or penalties.

Our Services

We offer comprehensive legal support for:

Rent Collection

Drafting enforceable rent payment clauses in lease agreements
Legal notices for late or missed payments
Navigating non-payment eviction proceedings
Negotiating payment plans and Stipulations of Settlement
Securing judgments for unpaid rent and use & occupancy
Enforcing money judgments post-eviction

Security Deposits

Advising on legal limits and deposit amounts based on rent
Ensuring compliance with New York’s General Obligations Law on deposit handling
Preparing written disclosures on the financial institution and account where the deposit is held
Guidance on timely return of deposits with itemized deductions
Resolving disputes over alleged damages or withheld funds

Why Legal Guidance Matters

New York landlords face stringent regulations when it comes to handling rent and deposits. Violations can lead to:

Loss of legal leverage in eviction cases
Penalties for improper handling of security deposits
Tenant counterclaims for damages or rent overcharges
Delays in recovering owed rent

Our attorneys ensure your practices are legally compliant, fair, and enforceable—minimizing liability and maximizing your ability to protect your property.

Security Deposit Compliance: Know the Rules

Effective legal handling of security deposits includes:

Separate account in a New York bank
No comingling with personal or business funds
Annual interest (for buildings with six or more units)
Timely itemized statement within 14 days of lease termination
Compliance with recent reforms to tenant protection laws

We assist landlords in aligning with these obligations and responding to tenant inquiries with clarity and legal backing.

Good Cause Eviction: How It Affects Rent Disputes

If your property is subject to Good Cause Eviction provisions, your right to remove a tenant for non-payment or impose significant rent increases may be limited. Our team will:

Review lease language for compliance
Identify when rent increase caps apply
Help establish “good cause” under applicable regulations

Who We Serve

Landlords and property managers in NYC and surrounding boroughs
Owners of rent-stabilized, market-rate, or subsidized housing
Landlords navigating court actions for rent recovery
Investors seeking legal security for rental income

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Non-Payment Cases
Lease Disputes

Related Resources and FAQs

Blog: “Can I Keep a Tenant’s Security Deposit? What the Law Says”
Guide: “The Rent Collection Checklist Every NYC Landlord Should Know”
FAQ: “How Long Do I Have to Return a Security Deposit?”
Link to Contact Us for legal consultation
Internal references to case-specific pages in the Resources & FAQs section

Let Us Help You Protect Your Property

Our landlord-focused legal services are designed to help you stay compliant, enforce your lease terms, and secure your rental income—all while reducing the risk of tenant disputes and financial loss.
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