Local landlord and tenant rules in Rye, New York
Rye, New York has local rules on rent regulation (Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (L. 1974, ch. 576) §§ 3, 5; DHCR Fact Sheet #8 (FS-08, 11/2024)), on top of New York law.
Local rules in Rye, New York
Rent regulation
The City of Rye has adopted the Emergency Tenant Protection Act — rent stabilization outside New York City. Apartments in buildings of six or more units completed before January 1, 1974 are generally rent stabilized unless the local declaration narrowed the classes it covers: the rent is registered with DHCR, increases follow the county rent guidelines board, and the tenant is entitled to a renewal. Check the unit’s DHCR registration before you set the rent.
Source: Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (L. 1974, ch. 576) §§ 3, 5; DHCR Fact Sheet #8 (FS-08, 11/2024) (read the source). Checked on November 11, 2026.
New York rules that apply in Rye
| 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 Rye
29.6% of the occupied homes in Rye are rented, about 1,690 households, a share lower than across New York (45.7%).
The median gross rent is $3,500 or more a month; that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.
50.9% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
70.7% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Rye | Westchester County | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.6% (±5.0 points) | 38.2% | 45.7% |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,951 | $1,621 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 50.9% (±14.2 points) | 54.2% | 52.1% |
| Median income of renter households | $122,000 (±$52,956) | $69,175 | $57,803 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 70.7% (±6.6 points) | 76.1% | 73.9% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 22.9% (±4.4 points) | 35.3% | 34.7% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 21.2% (±4.3 points) | 19.8% | 20.5% |
All housing figures for Rye: 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 Rye’s local rules
Does Rye have rent control?
The City of Rye has adopted the Emergency Tenant Protection Act — rent stabilization outside New York City. Apartments in buildings of six or more units completed before January 1, 1974 are generally rent stabilized unless the local declaration narrowed the classes it covers: the rent is registered with DHCR, increases follow the county rent guidelines board, and the tenant is entitled to a renewal. Check the unit’s DHCR registration before you set the rent. (Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (L. 1974, ch. 576) §§ 3, 5; DHCR Fact Sheet #8 (FS-08, 11/2024))
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.