Housing (Tenant Rights)

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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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 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 1622: Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974

Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974; prohibits owners from entering or renewing leases where such owner has reason to know that such tenant will not occupy the housing accommodation as the tenant's primary residence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from renewing leases if tenant won't occupy as primary residence, strengthening tenant protections under ETPA by preventing misuse of housing accommodations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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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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