Housing (Landlords)

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9692: Relates to a private right of action concerning sidewalk sheds

This bill allows tenants in New York City neighborhoods with over one million people to sue their landlords if the landlord keeps a sidewalk shed up without a valid permit or for more than thirty days without doing necessary repairs. It also permits lawsuits if a shed is dangerous or violates city safety codes, enabling tenants to request court orders to remove the shed and seek financial compensation or legal fees. Before filing a suit, a tenant must first notify the landlord in writing and wait thirty days, unless the landlord is acting in bad faith or fails to fix the problem. The law defines specific situations where a shed is allowed, such as when it is needed for exterior wall repairs required to prevent unsafe conditions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by allowing lawsuits against landlords for unsafe sidewalk sheds, directly addressing housing safety and rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 10343: Relates to the disclosure of tenant screening criteria

Provides that a landlord shall provide a prospective tenant a written disclosure of the tenant screening criteria used to evaluate rental applications prior to accepting any fee, deposit, or screening information from such prospective tenant.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring landlords to disclose screening criteria, preventing hidden barriers and promoting transparency in housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 10205: Relates to publishing materials regarding a landlord's duty to provide certain housing accommodations

Directs the division of housing and community renewal, in consultation with the office for the aging and the division of human rights to develop educational materials regarding property owner's legal responsibilities to provide accessible housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates creation of educational materials to inform landlords of duties regarding accessible housing, thereby strengthening tenant protections and promoting housing accessibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9719: Relates to remedies for a violation of the prohibition on a landlord from refusing to rent due to a tenant's involvement in a prior dispute

Provides penalties when a landlord of a residential premises refuses to rent to a potential tenant on the basis that the potential tenant was involved in a past or pending landlord-tenant action or summary proceeding.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits housing discrimination based on prior disputes, protecting tenant rights and ensuring fair access to housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9700: Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant

Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant; declares that such use is an unfair or deceptive trade practice.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits landlords from using algorithms to set rent, protecting tenants from potential discrimination and unfair pricing practices.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the use of algorithmic devices in rent setting, limiting the application of technology in housing management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 9650: 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 HousingBill protects tenant rights by prohibiting landlords from including incorrect rent decontrol information in leases for affordable housing units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 9353: Relates to the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence

Relates to the determination of the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence by the loft board or a court of competent jurisdiction, or by registration with the loft board; provides factors for consideration for such findings; restores certain landlord-tenant relationships severed prior to the effective date.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by establishing interim multiple dwelling units as protected primary residences, restoring landlord-tenant relationships, and providing legal clarity for housing stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 9490: Relates to unlawful discriminatory practices against tenants relating to citizenship or immigration status

Prohibits landlords or their agents from inquiring or requiring disclosure about citizenship or immigration status, requiring specific immigration documentation to be presented, disclosing immigration or citizenship status to third parties, or threatening to report a tenant's citizenship or immigration status in retaliation for asserting their rights.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by prohibiting discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, preventing housing discrimination and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects tenants from discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, advancing immigrant rights and limiting discriminatory practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 2, 2026

S 9332: Enacts the "anti-slumlord act"

Enacts the "anti-slumlord act" which prohibits the acquisition of residential property by property owners with outstanding immediate hazardous violations; defines terms; establishes and requires a compliance certification form; sets forth recording requirements; provides for enforcement of provisions by the attorney general.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits property owners with hazardous violations from acquiring residential property, protecting tenants and preventing unsafe housing conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10599: Establishes certain criteria for the rent guidelines board to use for purposes of determining annual rent adjustments

This bill directs New York City's rent guidelines board to use specific criteria when setting annual rent adjustments for rental properties. It requires the board to assess properties of all sizes, categorize owners by scale based on unit count, rent, and income, and publicly disclose the data sources used for decisions. Additionally, it restricts hardship rent increases to property owners with twenty or fewer units and bars limited liability companies and large real estate investors from receiving such increases. These changes aim to standardize how rent adjustments are calculated and limit financial relief to smaller landlords. The bill takes effect immediately but expires when the original section of the administrative code it amends does.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by establishing criteria for rent adjustments, categorizing owners by scale, and restricting hardship rent increases for smaller properties.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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