Navigating tenant move-outs can be legally challenging for landlords, especially when it comes to withholding security deposits. In a recent New York Times article, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Landlord & Tenant partner Michael Capozzi addressed a key legal requirement for landlords who handle repair work themselves after a tenant moves out, saying “If the landlord has to do the work without hiring a vendor, they should put an hourly rate to itemize the work done and justify retention of the deposit.”

Read the article here.  Can the Landlord Withhold Your Deposit if the Place Is a Mess? - The New York Times