Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7787: Excludes certain persons from the definition of occupant for the purposes of unlawful eviction

Excludes persons who, not having entered a lease or license for such dwelling with the rightful owner, enters into a dwelling unit, onto real property or otherwise settles on land or occupies real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner from the definition of "occupant" for the purposes of unlawful eviction.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingExcludes unauthorized occupants from eviction protections, weakening tenant safeguards by removing legal standing for non-tenants in housing disputes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2220: Relates to implementing automatic enrollment for the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens

Implements automatic enrollment for the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens; provides for a check box for a taxpayer to opt-out of data sharing and automatic enrollment on their tax return.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (reduction) for seniors in rent-controlled housing, offering tax relief to lower-income seniors through automatic enrollment.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill automatically enrolls seniors in tax abatement for rent-controlled housing, reducing property tax burdens to maintain affordability and prevent rent increases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4191: Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate in the state office for the aging

Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate within the state office for the aging; provides that the senior tenants' advocate shall assist senior citizen tenants in resolving complaints they may have with the New York state division of housing and community renewal, landlord disputes, rent increases, and other housing related matters; provides that the governor shall appoint the senior tenants' advocate.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes senior tenants' advocate to resolve housing complaints, landlord disputes, and rent increases, directly strengthening tenant protections for seniors.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2025

S 4579: Prohibits bank investments in bad faith landlords

Bill S 4579 aims to prohibit state-chartered banking institutions from providing financing or investments to landlords who have engaged in specific "bad faith" practices. These practices include, for instance, granting rent abatements due to housing code violations, repeated fraudulent acts, or tenant harassment within the past one to five years. An exception allows financing if the funds are used solely to cure or prevent immediately hazardous building or fire code violations. Landlords applying for financing must self-certify their eligibility, and false certifications can result in civil penalties. The bill directs the Superintendent to promulgate regulations and create a sample certification form to implement these requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits bank financing for landlords with tenant harassment/code violations, strengthening tenant protections per bill's focus on 'bad faith' practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1539: Relates to information available pertaining to rental histories of rent-stabilized units through FOIL applications

Relates to information available pertaining to rental histories of rent stabilized units through FOIL applications by the NYS division of housing and community renewal.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables FOIL access to rental histories for rent-stabilized units, enhancing tenant transparency and protections under housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5913: Requires advertisements for certain accommodations to be submitted to designated enforcement agency

S 5913 requires online platforms (like Airbnb) advertising short-term rentals in New York City for less than 30 days to submit specific details to the Department of Housing or Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement before listing. Platforms must collect and submit the full address, host name, contact information, dwelling category (e.g., rent-controlled), whether the entire unit is available, and if it's the host's primary residence. Exemptions cover house guests, boarders, or temporary stays without payment by permanent residents. Violations carry civil penalties up to $7,500 for repeated offenses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enforces transparency for short-term rentals to prevent illegal conversions of rent-controlled housing, protecting tenant rights and maintaining affordable housing stock in NYC.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6297: Relates to requiring property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation

Requires property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates rent-regulated units in new construction/renovation, directly increasing affordable housing supply and tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3812: Provides for tenant responses to applications for a major capital improvement rent increase

Provides for tenant responses to applications for a major capital improvement rent increase; allows tenants to respond within one hundred twenty days from the date of mailing of a notice of a proceeding; requires the state division of housing and community renewal to provide any responding tenant with the reasons for the division's approval or denial of such application.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tenants to respond to rent increase applications for capital improvements and requires state explanations for approvals/denials, strengthening tenant protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3686: Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate in the state office for the aging

Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate within the state office for the aging; provides that the senior tenants' advocate shall assist senior citizen tenants in resolving complaints they may have with the New York state division of housing and community renewal, landlord disputes, rent increases, and other housing related matters; provides that the governor shall appoint the senior tenants' advocate.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates senior tenants' advocate to resolve housing disputes, rent increases, and landlord conflicts, directly strengthening tenant protections for vulnerable seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 450: Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information re rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals pertaining to units in the Affordable New York Housing Program

Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlord misinformation on rent decontrol in affordable housing units, protecting tenant rights under the Affordable New York Program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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