New York consumer dispute guide

Deadlines, dollar limits, and statutes that decide consumer disputes in New York.

Small claims limit

$10,000

Filing fee range

$40 – $100

Deposit return deadline

14 days

Security deposit law in New York

Deposit must be returned within 14 days with an itemized statement. As of 2019, deposits are capped at one month's rent for most residential leases. Tenant may recover damages for violations.

Statute: N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108 · Penalty exposure: up to 2x the deposit

Key consumer protection statutes

• New York Deceptive Trade Practices / Consumer Protection Act
• N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108 — security deposits
• Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 (federal)
• Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 (federal)
• Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 (federal)

Dispute types available in New York

DMCA Takedown in New York Medical Bill Appeal in New York Parking Ticket Contest in New York Credit Report Dispute in New York Security Deposit Demand in New York Lease Break Notice in New York HOA Fine Appeal in New York Subscription Refund in New York Credit Card Chargeback in New York Warranty Claim Denial in New York Debt Validation Letter in New York FOIA / Records Request in New York ADA Accommodation Request in New York Unpaid Wages Demand in New York Small Claims Demand Letter in New York Airbnb / Short-Term Rental Dispute in New York General Demand Letter in New York Other Dispute in New York HOA Fine Response in New York IRS First-Time Penalty Abatement in New York Property Tax Appeal in New York Data Broker Deletion Demand in New York Lemon Law Claim in New York Insurance Denial Appeal in New York Car Accident Demand in New York Wrongful Termination in New York Unemployment Appeal in New York Workers' Comp Appeal in New York EEOC Discrimination Complaint in New York Debt Collector Harassment in New York Landlord Repair Demand in New York Auto Repair Dispute in New York Moving Damage Claim in New York Gym Cancellation in New York Utility Billing Dispute in New York Towing Dispute in New York Pet Deposit Dispute in New York Telecom Billing Dispute in New York Timeshare Cancellation in New York Wedding Vendor Dispute in New York

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