Fees Associated with Vacating a Premises

NYC Admin. Code tit. 26, ch. 34

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NYC Admin. Code § 26-3401 Definitions.

§ 26-3401 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the term "duty to mitigate damages" means the duty of a landlord to mitigate damages pursuant to section 227-e of the real property law. (L.L. 2021/169, 12/24/2021, eff. 6/22/2022; Renumbered L.L. 2023/030, 2/21/2023, eff. 10/19/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/169.

NYC Admin. Code § 26-3402 Limitation of fees.

§ 26-3402 Limitation of fees. Where a landlord has a duty to mitigate damages, such landlord may not recover from a tenant any amount in excess of the fair market cost necessary to prepare the physical conditions of the premises for rental. In seeking such amount from a tenant, such landlord must provide an itemized list to such tenant demonstrating the calculation of such amount. (L.L. 2021/169, 12/24/2021, eff. 6/22/2022; Renumbered L.L. 2023/030, 2/21/2023, eff. 10/19/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/169.

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-137673Fetched: 10/24/2026