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Signing a Lease in New York? 7 Red Flags — and the Rules Your Landlord Can't Override

Signing a Lease in New York? 7 Red Flags — and the Rules Your Landlord Can't Override

Qingqing Zhou, Esq.
Published on: 20/03/2026

Seven red flags in New York residential leases — plus the rules your landlord cannot override, including the one-month security deposit cap, the late fee cap, and the 14-day deposit return rule.

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