New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4087: Requires return of a security deposit by a landlord within 30 days unless the landlord gives written notice of retention for legally authorized cause
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4087 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires return of a security deposit by a landlord within 30 days unless the landlord gives written notice of retention for legally authorized cause. Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires a landlord to return to a tenant the full security deposit within thirty days of the surrender of the premises by such tenant unless the landlord provides such tenant with a written statement listing the reasons for the retention of any portion of the deposit; sets forth particular situations for which the landlord may retain such security deposit; renders the landlord liable for treble damages for any violation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Parker | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY