Assembly bill · A8078 (2025-26)
Relates to requiring landlords to return security deposits within a reasonable time
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Claire Valdez (Assembly Member, District 37, Democratic/Working Families)
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Summary
Limits security deposits to one month's rent; requires landlords to return the full security deposit and any accrued interest to which the tenant is entitled less any amount retained by the landlord within 21 days of the end of the lease.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the General Obligations Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Judiciary · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Judiciary · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
- Apr 24, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
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