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New Paltz, NY local landlord rules

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State law also applies. See New York landlord-tenant law and the New York landlord FAQ. State rules: Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Late fees · Eviction notice (nonpayment) · Rent increase notice.

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

Quick facts

TopicAt a glance
Just-cause evictionYes. The Village of New Paltz has opted into New York's Good Cause Eviction law (Real Property Law Art. 6-A) by local law. Units renting above 345% of HUD fair market rent are exempt, and "small landlord" means one who owns no more than one unit anywhere in New York State.
Rental inspectionsRental units covered by this code are subject to inspection. The code states: "Any rental property shall be registered and inspected annually in accordance herewith" (§ 129-6).

Details & sources

Just-cause eviction

Yes. The Village of New Paltz has opted into New York's Good Cause Eviction law (Real Property Law Art. 6-A) by local law. Units renting above 345% of HUD fair market rent are exempt, and "small landlord" means one who owns no more than one unit anywhere in New York State.

Verified Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 213; DHCR Good Cause Eviction Notice (as of May 4, 2026) · last checked 2026-10-15

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Rental inspections

Rental units covered by this code are subject to inspection. The code states: "Any rental property shall be registered and inspected annually in accordance herewith" (§ 129-6).

Verified Source: New Paltz Code § 129-6 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Research coverage

0 of 13 topics checked at the local level (state law is covered on the state page). A topic counts as checked only when every subtopic in it is checked or no additional requirement was found after a recorded full read. How coverage works.

TopicStatusSubtopics done
Deposits Not researched0 of 2
Deposit return deadlines Not researchedNone tracked at this level
Rent increases and rent control Not researched0 of 1
Late fees Not researchedNone tracked at this level
Landlord entry Not researchedNone tracked at this level
Repairs and habitability Not researched0 of 1
Screening and application fees Not researchedNone tracked at this level
Fair housing and assistance animals Not researched0 of 1
Disclosures Not researched0 of 2
Renewal and termination Not researchedNone tracked at this level
Eviction Partially researched1 of 3
Registration and licensing Partially researched1 of 3
Short-term rentals Not researched0 of 2

Also applies statewide

New York rules that also apply in New Paltz:

Security deposit limit
The deposit cannot exceed one month's rent. Narrow exceptions apply to seasonal units and some owner-occupied co-ops. Verified Source: N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108(1-a)(a) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full New York security deposit limit page
Deposit return deadline
Within 14 days after the tenant moves out, the landlord must return the deposit or provide an itemized statement of any amounts kept. Verified Source: N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108(1-a)(e) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full New York deposit return deadline page
Notice to enter
There is no New York statute setting a general notice period before a landlord enters. RPL article 7 (§§ 220-238): full-text search. Guidance: the Attorney General's guide says a landlord may enter with reasonable prior notice, at a reasonable time and with the tenant's consent, for repairs or services or as the lease allows, and without notice in an emergency. Verified Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Law art. 7 (full-text search) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full New York notice to enter page
Late fees
A late fee may be charged only if rent is more than 5 days late. It is capped at $50 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is less. Verified Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 238-a(2) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full New York late fees page

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