Housing (Tenant Rights)

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 2287: Relates to including the illegal conversions of dwelling units in the definition of harassment

This bill amends New York City's administrative code to define illegal housing conversions as a form of harassment. Specifically, it adds two new provisions: (1) splitting apartments or altering buildings without permits (e.g., moving walls, subdividing rooms), and (2) occupying units that violate multiple dwelling laws. These changes directly affect tenants experiencing unsafe or illegal housing modifications by landlords and provide a clearer legal basis for reporting such violations as harassment. The bill expands existing harassment protections to cover specific housing code violations without altering broader policy outcomes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingDefines illegal housing conversions as harassment, strengthening tenant protections against unsafe modifications by landlords.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1615: Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants

Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants; seals any records pertaining to dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian who were residing on or removed from such property.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects minors from eviction record exposure, strengthening tenant rights by preventing children's names in eviction proceedings and sealing related records.85% confidence

Sub-Topics 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 May 21, 2026

A 6250: Relates to obtaining jurisdiction over certain defendants in matters relating to a tenancy or lease

Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables tenants to sue in county of property location, strengthening tenant legal recourse and protections per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 7124: Relates to the termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence

Provides additional documentation a tenant may provide to demonstrate that such tenant or a member of such tenant's household has been a victim of domestic violence for purposes of permitting the termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by expanding verification options for domestic violence victims to terminate leases, directly advancing housing security for vulnerable residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1561: Relates to grounds where no landlord-tenant relationship exists

This bill amends New York's real property law to clarify when a landlord-tenant relationship doesn't exist for eviction cases. It removes the requirement that a landlord must have had three years of peaceful possession before filing for unlawful entry. It also protects residential tenants who've lived in a property peacefully for at least 30 days from being evicted without a court hearing. The changes directly affect landlords, tenants, and courts handling eviction proceedings in New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenants by requiring court hearings for evictions after 30 days peaceful occupancy, strengthening tenant rights in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords 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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 689: Relates to the responsibility of a landlord to remediate pest infestations

Provides that the existence of an infestation of pests in a premises occupied for dwelling purposes is a breach of the warranty of habitability, and requires a landlord to keep premises occupied for dwelling purposes free from an infestation of pests, prevent the reasonably foreseeable occurrence of such a condition and expeditiously remediate such condition and any underlying defect.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates landlords to remediate pests and maintain habitability, directly strengthening tenant protections within housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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passed both · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 947: Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants with fees for the payment of rent through an automated clearing house or online payment system

This bill (S 947) prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants fees for using electronic rent payment methods like online portals or automated clearing house (ACH) systems. It requires landlords to offer at least one fee-free payment option (such as cash or check) and bans them from requiring electronic payment as the sole method. Landlords also cannot charge fees for tenants who choose not to use electronic systems. The law applies directly to tenants and landlords in New York residential leases and takes effect immediately.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord fees for electronic rent payments, reducing tenant costs and strengthening tenant protections under affordable housing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5462: Relates to methods of billing and/or paying rent

Relates to methods of billing and/or paying rent; provides that a landlord shall accept payment of rent by personal check and by mail; provides exceptions to such payment options when a check has been returned for insufficient funds or payment has been stopped on a check, draft or order.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to accept checks/mail for rent payments, enabling more tenant payment options and aligning with tenant protection indicators.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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