Lindsay Lohan is looking for a rental property in New York.

The troubled actress - who was cleared of all charges in her criminal battery investigation earlier this week - is looking to make a fresh start in the Big Apple by renting a new home with her younger brother Michael.

Lindsay's mother Dina told the reporter: "She will be in New York a lot more going forward. She's actively looking for places in the city with her younger brother Michael. She loves it here. And she has a lot of friends who already have places, so she might sublet."

Dina also admitted the 24-year-old star - who was accused of lashing out at Dawn Holland, a member of staff at the Betty Ford Center, while in rehab last December - is happy to move on from the incident.

She added: "We always knew Lindsay was innocent. This shows the truth does prevail. We're really happy we can put this one behind us."

Despite Lindsay still being accused of stealing a high-end necklace from Los Angeles store Kamofie & Company, Dina has maintained the piece was given as a "loan" to her daughter.

She said: "We're taking everything one step at a time. But obviously we're all behind Lindsay on this. I watched all four hours of the surveillance tape. They clearly loaned her that necklace."