Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 9912: Establishes the tenant power act

Establishes the tenant power act; authorizes the establishment of tenant unions and sets forth the powers and duties of such organizations; establishes the statewide tenant association; provides for the enforcement of such provisions; establishes the statewide tenant association fund; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tenant unions and a statewide association to protect tenant rights and strengthen housing advocacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10983: Requires at least one director on a board of directors be a primary resident of the residential cooperative housing corporation and prohibits certain charges by such corporations without 30 days notice

Requires at least one director on a board of directors of a residential cooperative housing corporation be a primary resident of such residential cooperative housing corporation; prohibits the charging of payments, fees or charges by cooperative housing corporations without thirty days written notice to such cooperative housing corporation's shareholders.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring resident directors and mandating notice for fees, enhancing governance and transparency in cooperative housing.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 9772: 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 HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by enabling rent abatement for housing code violations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 9908: Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services

Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by ensuring rent reductions are calculated from the actual date of service diminution, preventing landlords from delaying financial relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10991: Establishes the tenant power act

Establishes the tenant power act; authorizes the establishment of tenant unions and sets forth the powers and duties of such organizations; establishes the statewide tenant association; provides for the enforcement of such provisions; establishes the statewide tenant association fund; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tenant unions and a statewide association to protect tenant rights, directly advancing housing protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

A 10927: Relates to permitting other qualifying members of a household to qualify for the disability rent increase exemption

Permits other qualifying members of a household to qualify the household for the disability rent increase exemption when they are not the head of household.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands disability rent increase exemptions to non-head household members, strengthening tenant protections and aiding affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9723: Requires NYCHA to provide information and trainings to residents regarding resident management corporations

Requires NYCHA to provide information and trainings to all residents regarding the formation of resident management corporations, the requirements of such resident management corporations and the potential benefits of creating such resident management corporations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates NYCHA to provide information and training on resident management corporations, empowering tenants and strengthening community housing governance.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9716: Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members

Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members to succeed in certain cases to the rights of certain tenants.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands tenant protection rights by including extended family members in succession regulations, strengthening housing security.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11059: Relates to limiting the liability of low-income housing providers who receive government assistance, and establishing a temporary insurance stabilization program for such entities

Limits the liability of low-income housing providers who receive government assistance; establishes a temporary insurance stabilization program for such entities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects low-income housing providers by limiting liability and establishing insurance, ensuring financial stability for affordable housing entities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9731: Enacts the "homeowner fraud protection and property alert act"

Enacts the "homeowner fraud protection and property alert act"; relates to establishing a statewide electronic property recording alert system to allow property owners to receive notification when an instrument affecting their property is recorded in the official records of any county; establishes the county recording modernization fund.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects property owners from fraud and establishes a notification system, safeguarding property rights and security.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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