Housing (Tenant Rights)

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 7882: 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 that suppresses competition, preventing artificial rent hikes and protecting tenant affordability.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 8712: Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings

Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings; authorizes utility companies or municipalities to commence an action against the owner of the premises affected to seek the appointment of a receiver of rents or payments for use and occupancy or common charges.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits utility terminations in multi-dwelling units, directly protecting tenants from service disruptions per tenant protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3214: Relates to the installation of radiator covers

This bill requires landlords to install safety covers on uncovered radiators exceeding 165°F when a tenant with a child under 12 requests it. Landlords must complete installation within 90 days of a written request. If they fail, tenants may deduct the reasonable installation cost from rent without risk of eviction. The law directly affects residential tenants with young children and landlords in New York, aiming to prevent burns from hot radiators.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlord safety measures for tenants with young children, directly strengthening tenant protections in residential housing without restricting development or affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 561: Relates to notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs

Requires certain agencies and individuals to provide notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs to tenants upon the occurrence of certain events.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires notice for rent increase exemptions for low-income elderly/disabled tenants, strengthening tenant protections and ensuring housing affordability for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 22, 2026

A 86: Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization

Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord surcharges for tenant-installed appliances under rent control/stabilization, protecting tenants from additional costs and strengthening tenant rights in regulated housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4419: Requires the chief administrator of the office of court administration to establish a searchable public database providing information regarding eviction proceedings in the state

Requires the chief administrator of the office of court administration to establish a searchable public database providing information regarding eviction proceedings in the state; directs the chief administrator to adopt rules directing village, town or other local courts to report their eviction proceeding data to the office of court administration.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates transparency in eviction data, enabling tenant rights advocacy and accountability without direct funding or policy change.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 6, 2025

S 467: Increases penalties for owners of rent-regulated property who overcharge tenants

Senate Bill S 467 seeks to increase the financial penalties for owners of rent-regulated properties who are found to have overcharged their tenants. The bill raises the penalty for willful rent overcharges from three times the overcharge amount to five times the overcharge amount. This change applies to rent-regulated housing accommodations under both the Emergency Tenant Protection Act and the Administrative Code of the City of New York. Additionally, it specifies that a voluntary rent adjustment or refund after a complaint has been filed will not be considered evidence that the overcharge was not willful.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases penalties for rent overcharges, strengthening tenant protections under rent-regulated housing laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4377: Relates to evictions as the result of foreclosure

Provides that any landlord that is in mortgage foreclosure due to loss of rent payments cannot enter into a state of foreclosure until a court handling a special proceeding to recover rent resolves any rent issues.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents immediate tenant evictions during landlord foreclosure by requiring court resolution of rent disputes, strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6412: Provides for the imposition of civil penalties for failure to seal the court records of evictions of tenants leasing real property that is the subject of a foreclosure

Provides that records of eviction proceeding shall be sealed when the leased property was foreclosed upon; prohibits use and disclosure of any such information relating to a tenant; imposes fine of between $1,000 and $2,000 for violations thereof.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenants by requiring sealing of eviction records in foreclosure cases and prohibiting disclosure, preventing housing discrimination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2091: Enacts the "tenant repair reconciliation act"

Enacts the "tenant repair reconciliation act"; requires landlords of certain multiple dwellings to repair certain conditions within thirty days of notice of such conditions; allows a tenant to repair such conditions and seek repayment of expenses incurred, or to deduct such expenses from future rent; directs the NYC comptroller to collect fines for violations and distribute such funds for citywide preservation and upgrades of certain multiple dwellings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs NYC comptroller to collect fines and distribute funds for citywide housing preservation/upgrades, funding public services per budget/fiscal management topic.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to repair conditions within 30 days, enables tenant reimbursement/deductions, and directs fines to housing preservation - strengthens tenant protections and housing quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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