Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7560: Relates to requiring landlords of certain properties to furnish New York homes and community renewal with data pertaining to succession rights

Senate Bill S 7560 requires landlords of buildings with five or more rental units to submit quarterly reports to New York Homes and Community Renewal. These reports must include details about applications for "right of succession," such as the number received, their dates, and whether they were granted or denied. If denied, the reasons for denial must be provided. The right of succession allows eligible family members to take over a rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartment after the primary tenant leaves or dies. This bill aims to gather data on the processing of these succession rights applications.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlord reporting on succession rights denials, enhancing tenant protections for rent-stabilized apartments under tenant rights framework.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3870: Prohibits the eviction of small commercial tenants in the city of New York without good cause

This bill, the "STORE Act," prohibits landlords in New York City from evicting small commercial tenants without "good cause." It directly affects retail business owners operating in spaces under 1,000 square feet. Landlords must prove specific, legally defined reasons for eviction - such as unpaid rent (with limits on excessive increases), lease violations, or illegal activity - rather than arbitrary removal. The law also requires landlords to provide advance notice (up to one year) if they intend to reoccupy premises for demolition or personal use.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects small commercial tenants from arbitrary evictions, strengthening tenant rights under housing policy through 'good cause' eviction requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 20, 2026

A 340: Requires manufactured home park owners to provide a written justification for rent increases in excess of three percent of the current rent

Requires manufactured home park owners to provide a written justification for rent increases in excess of three percent of the current rent; provides that increases in costs to justify such rent increase for ordinary maintenance or repair to meet the warranty of habitability obligations must be shown to be necessary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates written justification for rent hikes over 3% in manufactured home parks, strengthening tenant protections against arbitrary increases in affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5884: Expands eligibility for tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by persons with disabilities

Expands eligibility for tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by persons with disabilities to include individuals who do not meet the non-medical qualifications for SSDI and SSI but, by reason of the individual's disability, the individual is not able to engage in substantial gainful activity as that term is defined by the federal social security administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax abatement eligibility for disabled renters, providing tax relief. Directly addresses tax policy to support vulnerable population through reduced property tax burden.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax abatement for disabled tenants in rent-regulated housing, enhancing affordability and tenant protections for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8291: Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code

Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables tenant rent abatement for housing code violations, strengthening tenant protections against unsafe housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1510: Relates to the timely cashing of rent checks

Relates to the timely cashing of rent checks; requires a landlord to cash a rent check provided by a tenant in their possession within thirty days after the check is postmarked.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to cash rent checks within 30 days, directly protecting tenant financial rights and preventing delays in payment processing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1603: Relates to succession rights for rent stabilized housing

This bill reduces the residency requirement for family members to inherit rent-stabilized housing from two years to one year. It directly affects family members (as defined by law) of tenants who permanently vacate a unit, including senior citizens or disabled individuals meeting the same one-year standard. Key provisions clarify that temporary absences for reasons like military service, education, hospitalization, or employment do not interrupt the required residency period. The change simplifies succession rules for existing rent-stabilized units, making it easier for qualifying family members to take over tenancy without meeting the previous longer residency threshold.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces residency requirement for family inheritance of rent-stabilized housing, strengthening tenant protections and preserving affordable housing units per bill's focus on succession rights for vulnerable groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes military service as a non-interrupting absence for residency, protecting veterans' housing succession rights under rent-stabilized housing laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6397: Establishes security deposit options for certain tenants

Establishes security deposit options for certain tenants, including but not limited to, an option to pay any deposit or advance to rent or use residential real property or a dwelling unit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes security deposit options for tenants, strengthening tenant protections by providing flexible payment alternatives for housing costs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 6729: Relates to the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants

Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord restrictions on tenant-installed appliances/fixtures, strengthening tenant rights and property control within housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 10, 2025

A 1417: Relates to the use of algorithmic pricing by landlords for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant

Prohibits a person or entity from knowingly or with reckless disregard facilitate an agreement between or among two or more residential rental property owners or managers to not compete with respect to residential rental dwelling units, including by operating or licensing a software, data analytics service, or algorithmic device that performs a coordinating function on behalf of or between and among such residential rental property owners or managers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits algorithmic rent coordination to prevent anti-competitive pricing, strengthening tenant protections against coordinated rent hikes that harm affordability.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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