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A08078Introduced in the Assembly

Limits security deposits to one month's rent; requires landlords to return the full security deposit and any accrued interest to which the tenant is entitled less any amount retained by the landlord within 21 days of the end of the lease.

IntroducedAssembly Judiciary

Introduced by Claire Valdez, District 37

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Limits security deposits to one month's rent; requires landlords to return the full security deposit and any accrued interest to which the tenant is entitled less any amount retained by the landlord within 21 days of the end of the lease.

Where it stands

referred to judiciary

January 7, 2026

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  1. referred to judiciary

  2. referred to judiciary

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