Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 30, 2025

A 6423: Makes rent stabilized dwelling units eligible for certain protections

Requires that the entire amount of a rental deposit or advance be refundable to the tenant upon the tenant's vacating of the premises except for an amount lawfully retained for non-payment of rent or utilities, damage caused by the tenant, or storage costs; requires landlord to provide an itemized statement of damages and to return the balance of the deposit within 14 days; requires that tenant be given the opportunity to inspect the rental premises prior to signing a lease; allows a grantee or assignee of the leased premises to demand that an escrow account be opened.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires full deposit refunds, itemized damage statements, and pre-lease inspections - directly strengthening tenant protections in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2652: Extends the timeline for the return of security deposits for residential rental agreements from fourteen days to thirty days

This bill changes New York law to extend the deadline for landlords to return security deposits from 14 to 30 days after a tenant moves out. Landlords must now provide a written explanation for any retained deposit and return the remaining balance within 30 days. If they fail to meet this new deadline, they forfeit the right to keep any portion of the deposit. The bill directly affects residential tenants and landlords in New York state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends security deposit return timeline to 30 days, requires written explanations for retained deposits, and forfeits deposits for late returns - strengthening tenant financial protections per housing topic indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2025

S 5675: Requiring a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure

Requires a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in the city of Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires proof of rental registration/licensure in eviction cases, supporting tenant protections by ensuring landlords comply with local housing standards.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4347: Establishes tenants' right to offset rental payments by the cost of certain emergency repairs

Allows a tenant to offset against future rental payments the cost of certain emergency repairs a landlord is either unwilling or unable to correct within twenty-four hours of notice to the landlord of the need for such emergency repair, provided that the tenant provides landlord with itemized cost accounting of all emergency repairs made.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects tenant rights by enabling rent offsets for landlord-neglected emergency repairs, strengthening tenant protections in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7589: Declares any conveyances of real property to a landlord identified on the city of New York's office of the public advocate's worst landlord watchlist as void as against public policy

Declares any conveyances of real property to a landlord identified on the city of New York's office of the public advocate's worst landlord watchlist as void as against public policy; provides for a $50,000 civil penalty for violations of such provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRestricts property transfers to landlords on NYC's worst landlord list, protecting tenants from abusive landlords and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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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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