New York: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	3 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	15 business days
Accept or deny	15 business days after proof of loss and requested items (30 if arson is suspected)
Pay	5 business days after an agreed settlement

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$3,000 to $10,000 depending on the court ($10,000 in NYC)
Filing fee	$10 to $20
Lawyers	Allowed

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Mixed
Details	Mixed: strict liability for medical costs from dangerous dogs; otherwise one-bite rule

Shared fault rules

Rule	Pure comparative negligence
When you are barred	Up to 99% at fault: damages reduced by your share

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	1 month's rent
Return deadline	14 days

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	14 days' written rent demand

Property tax rates

Effective rate	1.30%
On a $300,000 home	$3,900 a year