Housing (Landlords)

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 24, 2026

S 4098: Requires a landlord to have clean hands to bring action for rent or eviction in certain cases

This bill requires landlords to maintain habitable housing conditions before they can pursue rent payments or eviction cases. Specifically, landlords cannot file such actions if there are unresolved housing code violations, lack of essential utilities (heat, water, electricity, sewage), rodent infestations, or other dangerous conditions that have existed for five or more days in the building. Landlords may submit an affidavit claiming violations were recorded erroneously, but courts can dismiss cases if the affidavit is untrue or unsafe conditions persist at filing. The law also mandates that landlords include specific notices about tenant protections in eviction notices. This directly affects landlords seeking to collect rent or evict tenants and strengthens tenant safeguards against unsafe housing conditions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires habitable conditions before landlord legal action, directly protecting tenants from unsafe housing and strengthening tenant rights per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5808: Establishes a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers

Establishes a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers who lease the taxpayer's primary residence during the taxable year and who pay rent with respect to such residence in excess of thirty percent of such taxpayer's gross income for such taxable year whose income is less than fifty percent of the area median income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for low-income renters (under 50% AMI) paying >30% of income in rent, aligning with tax relief for lower income.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit targets low-income renters (under 50% AMI) paying >30% of income in rent, directly reducing housing cost burden and supporting affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Landlords Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8312: Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act

Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act; ensures safe housing transfers for domestic violence victims in public and private housing; requires landlord response within seven days of a relocation request.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to respond within 7 days to relocation requests for domestic violence victims, strengthening tenant protections in housing95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6053: Relates to rental discrimination based upon consumer credit history

Relates to rental discrimination based upon consumer credit history; prohibits a person from refusing to rent or lease or otherwise to deny to or withhold from any person or group of persons housing accommodations because of the consumer credit history of such person or persons, or to represent that any housing accommodation is not available for rental or lease when in fact it is so available; defines consumer credit history.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits rental discrimination based on credit history, protecting tenants from unfair denial of housing accommodations95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1617: Relates to potential tenants with a criminal history; and relates to public housing applicants with a criminal history

This bill prohibits landlords from denying rental applications solely based on a potential tenant's criminal history and creates similar protections for public housing applicants. It requires landlords to avoid blanket denials and mandates that public housing programs cannot inquire about criminal history before determining eligibility. The bill also establishes strict criteria for denying housing based on criminal history (only if directly related to public safety), bans consideration of sealed records, and requires an appeal process for rejected applicants. These changes directly affect renters in private housing and applicants for state/local public housing subsidies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits housing discrimination based on criminal history, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce barriers for reentry and promote rehabilitation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits blanket rental denials based on criminal history, strengthening tenant protections and preventing housing discrimination per bill language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 7633: 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 enables tenant rent abatement for housing code violations, strengthening tenant protections and enforcing housing maintenance standards.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 2729: Relates to requirements when landlords offer tenants the option of rent reporting

This bill (A 2729) requires landlords to offer tenants the option to have their rent payments reported to credit bureaus to improve their credit scores. Landlords must provide written notice at lease signing and annually, detailing the reporting terms, including a $5 monthly fee limit (if charged), and explaining how tenants can opt in or out (with a 6-month waiting period after opting out). It directly affects renters seeking to build credit and landlords who must follow specific disclosure rules. The law does not require reporting but mandates clear tenant consent and transparency about the service.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tenant credit-building via rent reporting, strengthening tenant financial empowerment and rights without restricting housing options.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 1640: Requires landlords to replace a lock on a tenant's door when requested by a victim of domestic violence

Requires landlords to replace a lock on a tenant's dwelling door within 24 hours of a request by a tenant who is a victim of domestic violence; provides civil penalties for violations in relation thereto.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequiring landlords to replace locks in domestic violence cases enhances victim safety, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of protecting civil rights and preventing re-victimization.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to replace locks for domestic violence victims, strengthening tenant safety protections under housing tenant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Landlords Tenant Rights

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