New York Deposit bank holding / separate account
Deposit bank holding / separate account in New York
Security deposits remain the tenant's money, must be held in trust, and may not be mixed with the landlord's personal funds.
Verified Source: N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-103 · last checked 2026-10-22
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