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When tenants and landlords enter into a rental agreement, both parties have rights and responsibilities that are protected under law. However, disputes can arise, notably around the handling of security deposits. The CFB003NYC form offers a structured process for tenants to seek redress when a landlord allegedly fails to manage security deposits appropriately. This includes not placing the deposits into trust accounts as required by law, not returning the security deposit upon the tenant's move-out, or not paying the owed interest on these funds. The form serves as a formal complaint filed with the Attorney General’s office, which steps in to investigate these allegations, demonstrating the legal recourse available to tenants in these situations. Importantly, it outlines a prerequisite for tenants to first attempt to resolve the dispute directly with their landlord before resorting to this formal complaint. Additionally, the form requires detailed documentation from the tenant, including personal information, specifics about their rental agreement, and a history of attempts to resolve the deposit issue. This document underscores the importance of tenants preserving records and proof of their deposit, as this evidence is critical should they need to leverage legal channels to recover their funds. It also implicitly emphasizes the significance of understanding one’s rental agreement and the legal obligations it imposes on both tenant and landlord. By following the structured approach laid out in the CFB003NYC form, tenants find a way to assert their rights and seek justice in instances where discussions with the landlord have not yielded a resolution.

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The Attorney General investigates complaints that a landlord has failed to place security deposits in trust accounts or to pay interest on rent security deposits. We also try to assist tenants who complain that a landlord failed to return the rent security when the tenant moved out. If, however, the landlord refuses to return your security deposit because your landlord says that you failed to pay rent or damaged the apartment, you must generally go to Small Claims Court to resolve the dispute. Before forwarding this complaint to our office, you must attempt to resolve the matter with your landlord.

Please complete this form only if your attempt to resolve your complaint with the landlord has been unsuccessful. Each tenant should submit a separate complaint form. You may duplicate this form or obtain additional copies from our office.

Be sure to attach a copy (NOT THE ORIGINAL) of your lease, receipt or other evidence that you paid a security deposit and any other pertinent letters or documents.

PLEASE PRINT

1.YOUR NAME: ADDRESS (CURRENT)

 

 

 

Street No.

 

 

Apt. No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

State

Zip Code

 

TELEPHONE:

HOME

 

 

BUSINESS

 

 

 

 

 

ADDRESS OF APARTMENT INVOLVED, IF DIFFERENT FROM CURRENT ADDRESS: Apt. No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street No.

 

City

 

State

 

Zip Code

 

2.FORMER OR CURRENT LANDLORD INVOLVED IN THIS COMPLAINT:

ADDRESS

 

 

TEL.:

 

 

Street No.

City

State

Zip Code

3. MANAGING AGENT'S NAME:

 

 

 

ADDRESS:

 

 

TEL.:

 

 

Street No.

City

State

Zip Code

4.APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF APARTMENTS IN BUILDING:

5.YOUR COMPLAINT CONCERNS:

()

()

()

Landlord failed to return rent security deposit.

Landlord failed to place security deposits in trust account. Landlord failed to pay interest on security deposit.

6.

(a) AMOUNT OF SECURITY DEPOSIT AND DATE PAID: $

 

Date:

 

(b) MOST RECENT MONTHLY RENT: $

 

 

 

 

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7.(a) DATE YOU MOVED INTO APARTMENT:

 

(b) DATE YOU MOVED OUT OF APARTMENT (if applicable):

 

(c) TERM OF FIRST LEASE:

 

 

 

 

 

to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

YOUR APARTMENT IS:

(

)

Rent Controlled

( )

Rent Stabilized

9.Date you complained to the landlord:

 

Person contacted:

 

 

By phone:

 

Letter:

 

 

 

 

In person:

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.

Have there been any court proceedings regarding your rent security deposit?

 

(

)

Yes

(

)

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Has there been any other litigation concerning your apartment? If so, briefly summarize the issues.

11.If the building has changed landlords during your residence, please list them in order, starting with first. Use your recollection or your own records (such as rent checks or receipts) to prepare the list. Feel free to add a page if more space is needed.

LANDLORD'S NAME, ADDRESS

PERIOD OF OWNERSHIP

 

MANAGING AGENT'S NAME,

AND TELEPHONE NUMBER

FROM -- TO

ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.Indicate the amount of interest, if any, you have received on your security deposit and the period involved.

SPACE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, ANSWERS OR COMMENTS:

IMPORTANT: In order to resolve your complaint, we may send a copy of this form to the parties you have named.

In filing this complaint, I understand that the Attorney General is not my private attorney, but represents the public in enforcing laws designed to protect the public from misleading or unlawful business practices. I also understand that if I have any questions concerning my legal rights or responsibilities, I should contact a private attorney. I have no objection to the contents of this complaint being forwarded to the landlord the complaint is directed against. The above complaint is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I also understand that any false statements made in this complaint are punishable as a Class A Misdemeanor under Section 175.30 and/or Section 210.45 of the Penal Law.

DATE:

 

TENANT'S SIGNATURE:

CFB003NYC - (REV. 10/12)

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