Local landlord and tenant rules in Newburgh, New York
Newburgh, New York has local rules on good cause eviction (RPL §§ 211(7)-(8), 213, 214, 216; Newburgh City Code ch. 240, art. III, §§ 240-30, 240-31; DHCR, Good Cause Eviction Law Required DHCR Notice (posted July 16, 2026; list as of May 4, 2026)) and rental registration (Newburgh City Code ch. 240, art. I, §§ 240-3 to 240-8 (Local Law 1 of 2024)), on top of New York law.
Local rules in Newburgh, New York
Good cause eviction
The City of Newburgh has adopted New York’s Good Cause Eviction Law (Local Law 2 of 2024, September 9, 2024): a covered tenant may be evicted only for a good cause the law lists and is entitled to a renewal, and a rent increase above the local rent standard — 8.38% for 2026 (3.38% inflation plus 5%) — is presumed unreasonable. Not covered: a landlord with no more than one unit anywhere in New York, a unit renting for more than 345% of HUD’s fair market rent for the county, owner-occupied buildings of ten or fewer units, rent-regulated, income-restricted, condominium and co-op units, and buildings first given a certificate of occupancy in 2009 or later (for 30 years).
Source: RPL §§ 211(7)-(8), 213, 214, 216; Newburgh City Code ch. 240, art. III, §§ 240-30, 240-31; DHCR, Good Cause Eviction Law Required DHCR Notice (posted July 16, 2026; list as of May 4, 2026) (read the source). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Rental registration
The City of Newburgh requires a rental license for each rental property, applied for by the owner or the owner’s agent with the Office of Code Compliance; the property is inspected by the City (or certified by a licensed professional engineer) and must conform to the City’s code before a license is issued or renewed. A license does not transfer to a new owner.
Source: Newburgh City Code ch. 240, art. I, §§ 240-3 to 240-8 (Local Law 1 of 2024). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Also on file
- The State Department of Health names Newburgh among the 25 communities where New York’s Lead Rental Registry Law has been in effect since November 3, 2025: a residential rental property built before 1980 with two or more units must be entered in the registry, inspected for lead hazards and hold a Lead Safety Certificate renewed at least every three years, even where one of the units is occupied by the owner or the owner’s family. Source: N.Y. Public Health Law § 1377; NYS Department of Health, Lead Rental Registry Requirements for Property Owners. Checked on November 12, 2026.
New York rules that apply in Newburgh
| Rule | New York |
|---|---|
| How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in New York? | 14 days |
| How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in New York? | 1 month of rent |
| Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in New York? | Buildings of six or more units must hold the deposit in an interest-bearing New York account; the owner may keep 1 % as an administrative fee. |
| How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in New York? | 30 / 60 / 90 days by tenancy length, on increases of 5% or more |
| How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in New York? | 30 / 60 / 90 days by tenancy length |
| How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in New York? | 14 days to pay |
| How much can a landlord charge for a late rent fee in New York? | $50 or 5%, whichever is less |
| Is there a grace period for paying rent in New York? | 5 days |
Every New York rule Seayora publishes.
The homes these rules cover in Newburgh
65.2% of the occupied homes in Newburgh are rented, about 6,839 households, a share higher than across New York (45.7%).
The median gross rent is $1,454 a month, lower than across New York ($1,621); that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.
59.5% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
80.8% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Newburgh | Orange County | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 65.2% (±4.5 points) | 32.2% | 45.7% |
| Median gross rent | $1,454 (±$88) | $1,680 | $1,621 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 59.5% (±7.7 points) | 57.2% | 52.1% |
| Median income of renter households | $38,405 (±$11,836) | $54,864 | $57,803 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 80.8% (±6.4 points) | 55.7% | 73.9% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 21.5% (±3.8 points) | 17.8% | 34.7% |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% (±1.8 points) | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 23.0% (±4.7 points) | 21.1% | 20.5% |
All housing figures for Newburgh: rent by bedrooms, home values, property taxes, commute.
Source: US Census Bureau, Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — undefined. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Questions about Newburgh’s local rules
Does a landlord in Newburgh need a reason to evict or not renew?
The City of Newburgh has adopted New York’s Good Cause Eviction Law (Local Law 2 of 2024, September 9, 2024): a covered tenant may be evicted only for a good cause the law lists and is entitled to a renewal, and a rent increase above the local rent standard — 8.38% for 2026 (3.38% inflation plus 5%) — is presumed unreasonable. Not covered: a landlord with no more than one unit anywhere in New York, a unit renting for more than 345% of HUD’s fair market rent for the county, owner-occupied buildings of ten or fewer units, rent-regulated, income-restricted, condominium and co-op units, and buildings first given a certificate of occupancy in 2009 or later (for 30 years). (RPL §§ 211(7)-(8), 213, 214, 216; Newburgh City Code ch. 240, art. III, §§ 240-30, 240-31; DHCR, Good Cause Eviction Law Required DHCR Notice (posted July 16, 2026; list as of May 4, 2026))
Do landlords have to register rentals in Newburgh?
The City of Newburgh requires a rental license for each rental property, applied for by the owner or the owner’s agent with the Office of Code Compliance; the property is inspected by the City (or certified by a licensed professional engineer) and must conform to the City’s code before a license is issued or renewed. A license does not transfer to a new owner. (Newburgh City Code ch. 240, art. I, §§ 240-3 to 240-8 (Local Law 1 of 2024))
This is a summary of the local rules Seayora has read from each place’s own code, not legal advice. Ordinances change and a rule may have exceptions; check the citation and the office named before acting.