Get your security deposit back in Nassau County
New York landlords must return your deposit within 14 days of move-out under N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108. If yours didn't, a statute-cited demand letter is the first step — and if they still ignore you, you can file in small claims court in Nassau County.
Return deadline
14 days (N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108)
Small claims court
Nassau County District Court, Small Claims Department
Filing fee
$15–$20 (claims up to $5,000) · claims up to $10,000 (NYC)
First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead. Limit $5,000.
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