landlord increase deposit with new lease

[Luckisha J.]

I’m a landlord in New York. I have a tenant that was paying $2000 for two years . She moved in her boyfriend with out telling me and I decided to increase her rent. Her new rent Is $2200 Is it appropriate to ask for 200 security deposit.

[Randi Plevy]

Yes!  You absolutely must increase the security to match the monthly rent.  In fact, most boilerplate lease agreements have this provision.  Educate your tenant by demonstrating that you're a professional.  That's how professionals do it.