New York · Evidence pack
Deposit return evidence checklist — New York City
What proves a lawful deposit, a proper inspection process and a timely return. Completeness is not entitlement: a deduction is a claim until the tenant accepts it or a court does.
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4Lease clause naming the deposit and its amount
At most one month, including advances.NYC-C09
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Receipt with the date received
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Bank name and address notice to the tenant (6+ units)
Interest-bearing account.NYC-C43
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Move-in inspection offer and signed condition agreement
GOL 7-108.NYC-C12
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End of tenancy
4Notice of the move-out inspection right
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Move-out inspection record and the itemized statement of proposed deductions
Given before the tenant leaves.NYC-C13
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Photos indexed to both records
Same naming scheme, dated.
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Date the tenant vacated, evidenced
Starts the 14-day clock.NYC-C43
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Return or claim
4Itemized statement delivered within 14 days, with proof of delivery
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Interest calculation with the bank's rate and the 1% fee
Arithmetic, shown.NYC-C43
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Proof of the refund payment
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Invoices or estimates for each deduction beyond ordinary wear
Claims, not conclusions.
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