White Plains · New York
White Plains, NY Landlord Laws 2026
Every housing law that applies to White Plains landlords — security deposits, eviction rules, rent increases, and more. Updated for 2026.
Based on New York state law.
White Plains Rental Market in 2026
$2,910
median 2BR rent
61,288
population
$2,910
max security deposit
White Plains landlords must comply with New York state landlord-tenant laws. At a median 2-bedroom rent of $2,910/month, understanding deposit caps, notice periods, and eviction rules can save you thousands in penalties.
Local Housing Market Data
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in White Plains is $2,910/month, which affects Section 8 voucher amounts and affordable housing calculations.
Key Takeaways for White Plains Landlords
- Security deposit: Capped at 1 month(s) of rent ($2,910 at median rent). Must return within 14 days or face penalties up to $5,820.
New York Laws That Apply in White Plains
Good Cause Eviction Law
N.Y. Real Prop. Law §226-C et seq.
Statewide rent increase cap (10% or 5% + CPI) and just cause eviction protections. Covers most residential tenancies outside NYC rent stabilization.
Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA)
2019 Session Laws, ch. 36
Major 2019 reform limiting security deposits to 1 month, restricting late fees, and strengthening rent stabilization in NYC.
NYC Rent Stabilization Law
NYC Admin Code §26-501 et seq.
Covers approximately 1 million apartments in NYC with RGB-set annual rent increases.
White Plains Landlord Law Topics
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Security Deposit Laws
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Eviction Process & Notice Requirements
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Rent Increase Laws
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Landlord Entry & Access Rules
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Maintenance & Habitability Standards
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Late Fee Limits
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Lease Termination & Renewal
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Fair Housing Protections
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Tenant Screening Rules
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Required Landlord Disclosures
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Rent Control
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Property Registration Requirements
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At White Plains’s median rent of $2,910/month, a single deposit violation could cost you $5,820+. A wrongful eviction can cost thousands more in court fees, relocation payments, and damages. Know the rules before they cost you.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli
Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019
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