There is actually movement to cap the broker's fee at one month's rent, cap the security deposit at one month's rent (and allow for paying the deposit over six

There is actually movement to cap the broker's fee at one month's rent, cap the security deposit at one month's rent (and allow for paying the deposit over six months), and mandate the return of security deposits within two months of the lease ending. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/pros-cons-capping-brokers-fees-security-deposits-nyc https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/pros-cons-capping-brok...