Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6236: Relates to requiring landlords of certain properties to furnish New York homes and community renewal with data pertaining to succession rights

This bill requires landlords of buildings with five or more rental units to submit quarterly reports to New York Homes and Community Renewal. The reports must include the number of applications for "succession rights" received, the dates of those applications, whether they were granted or denied, and the reasons for denials. Succession rights refer to the ability of a family member to take over a rent-stabilized apartment after a tenant moves out or dies. Landlords must provide this data in a form specified by the agency, directly affecting multi-unit property owners and tenants seeking to inherit rent-stabilized housing. The bill takes effect January 1st following its enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to report succession rights data for rent-stabilized units, ensuring transparency and enforcement of tenant inheritance protections under housing laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6735: Permits tenants in certain cities to take a rental offset for repair of hazardous conditions

Provides that in cities with a population of one million or more, a tenant or group of tenants, after proper notice to the landlord of the existence of a hazardous violation of housing codes and certification of the existence of such violation by the local agency charged with enforcement of housing codes, may contract for the repair of such condition and offset the price of such repair from their rental payments if the landlord fails to commence work to correct the condition within a certain period after notice is received.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill empowers tenants to offset repair costs for hazardous housing violations, strengthening tenant protections against unsafe living conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2025

S 8110: Relates to major capital improvements and individual apartment improvements in rent regulated units

Prohibits temporary major capital improvement increases for buildings where the owner has demonstrated a pattern of violations unless the applicant shows by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed improvement will directly and substantially remedy those violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents rent hikes in violation-prone buildings, strengthening tenant protections in rent-regulated housing by requiring proof improvements fix prior violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 8046: Relates to audit of individual apartment improvements (IAIs) for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York

Requires an annual inspection and audit process which shall review five percent of individual apartment improvement notifications for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York; requires additional audits where violations are found.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires audits of apartment improvements for rent-stabilized units outside NYC to prevent violations, strengthening tenant protections under rent stabilization rules.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1737: Imposes civil penalties on landlords for including unenforceable provisions in residential leases

This bill imposes $500 civil penalties on landlords who include lease provisions prohibited by existing state or local law (making those clauses void). Landlords face penalties per violation if a court or housing commissioner finds they added unenforceable terms, such as illegal rent hikes or discriminatory clauses. The penalties can be enforced by New York's Attorney General or the NYC Housing Commissioner, with funds paid to the local municipality or city treasury. It applies only to provisions already deemed illegal under current law, not new restrictions. The law takes effect immediately, with NYC-specific provisions expiring alongside related existing regulations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPenalizes landlords for illegal lease terms (e.g., discriminatory clauses, unlawful rent hikes), directly protecting tenants per bill's enforcement of existing housing laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3813: Limits the amount of time to submit supporting documentation for major capital improvements

This bill requires landlords to submit all required paperwork for major capital improvements - such as building-wide heating, plumbing, or roofing upgrades - within 120 days of completion. If documentation is not submitted by this deadline, landlords cannot receive rent increases tied to those improvements. It directly affects property owners seeking to pass costs of significant building upgrades to tenants through regulated rent increases. The rule applies to all major capital improvements approved after the bill's effective date, with no exceptions for late submissions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords from passing upgrade costs to tenants via rent hikes without timely documentation, strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 4099: Requires landlord to grant access to engineer or architect hired by tenants to inspect major capital improvements in certain multiple dwellings

Provides that no landlord shall deny access to a licensed professional engineer or licensed registered architect hired by any tenant or tenant association representing tenants of a multiple dwelling of six units or more for the purpose of conducting an inspection of a major capital improvement for which an application for a maximum rent adjustment has been filed by the landlord; provides that such inspection shall be conducted after notice to the landlord and during normal business hours; provides for the filing of such inspection report by such tenants with the New York city rent agency or the state division of housing and community renewal for consideration in such application's determination.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to allow tenant-hired inspectors for rent-adjustment-related improvements, strengthening tenant rights to verify legitimate capital costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4957: Authorizes the New York city council to oversee the activities of the New York city housing authority

This bill gives the New York City Council new authority to oversee the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). It requires NYCHA to produce regular reports on its operations - including Section 8 housing programs - to the Council upon request, specifying details like report content, deadlines, and distribution. The Council must pass a local law to define these reporting requirements, and copies must also go to the city's housing commissioner. Additionally, the bill amends the city charter to mandate annual Council hearings reviewing NYCHA's service goals, performance, and management efficiency.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates NYC Council oversight of NYCHA (managing affordable housing) via reporting on Section 8 programs, enhancing transparency and accountability for housing operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 3877: Requires the New York city department of buildings to confirm that there are no tenants living at certain properties prior to approving or issuing permits for demolition or substantial alteration

Requires the New York city department of buildings to confirm that there are no tenants living at certain properties prior to approving or issuing permits for the demolition or the substantial alteration or renovation of such properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents tenant displacement by requiring confirmation of no tenants before demolition permits, directly protecting tenant rights in housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 659: 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 landlords from misinforming tenants about rent decontrol in affordable housing units, strengthening tenant protections under the Affordable New York Housing Program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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