A 9160 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to termination of utility service to a commercial tenant

This bill, the "Commercial Tenant Protection Act," allows commercial tenants with triple net leases to withhold rent if a utility company cuts service due to the landlord's unpaid bills. Specifically, if a tenant has already paid all rent to the landlord, they may hold back rent proportional to the number of days utilities were disconnected. It directly affects commercial tenants in triple net leases - where tenants pay rent plus property taxes, insurance, and utilities - and landlords who fail to cover utility costs. The law requires landlords to pay utility charges to avoid service disruptions, giving tenants a financial remedy when utilities are cut.
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Introduced Oct 17, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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