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Comet Management

Orange County, New York

Property management in Chester, NY

Orange County, New York — just over the state line

Chester, in Orange County, New York, is just across the state line from our Sussex County base along Route 17 and Route 94. It has townhome and condominium communities, single-family neighborhoods, and rental homes that commuters and families rely on.

Managing in New York means following New York rules, which differ from New Jersey's in important ways — security deposits, lease requirements, and tenant protections among them.

What we manage in Chester

What's different about managing in Chester, NY

  • New York's 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act caps residential security deposits at one month's rent and sets strict return rules.
  • New York condominium and HOA governance follows different statutes and filing requirements than New Jersey.
  • Hudson Valley winters bring the same snow, ice, and heating demands as Sussex County.
  • Town and village rules may both apply depending on the property's location.

Questions about property management in Chester

Why does a New Jersey company manage in Chester, NY?

Chester is a short drive from our Hamburg office across the state line, so it's served the same way as our Sussex County properties.

Do New Jersey rules apply to Chester properties?

No. Chester properties follow New York law. We manage each property under the rules of its own state.

How much security deposit can a landlord charge in Chester, NY?

Under New York's 2019 tenant protection law, most residential security deposits are capped at one month's rent and must be returned with an itemized statement within 14 days after the tenant moves out.

Do you manage HOAs in New York?

Yes, in Chester (Orange County, NY), which is close to our Sussex County office. We follow New York rules and each association's governing documents.

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Managing property in Chester?

Tell us about it and we'll send a clear, written proposal.

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