New York · Application Fees

Application Fees requirements in New York

Application fees capped at $20 (combined credit + background check). Receipt and copy of any report obtained must be furnished even if denied.

State NY Gen. Oblig. Law § 238-a(1)(b) Effective 6/14/2019

NY Application Fee Cap

Summary

Application fees capped at $20 (combined credit + background check). Receipt and copy of any report obtained must be furnished even if denied.

Details

Landlords may deduct only the actual cost of credit/background check up to $20. Multiple-applicant fees in single lease are capped per applicant.

Penalties & Enforcement

$1,000 per pattern of violation; treble damages in some cases.

Enforced by: NY AG; DCWP

Source

https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2022.04.21_aalg_letter_re_application_fees.pdf