Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 137: Relates to the establishment of an escrow account in any court which holds a special proceeding to recover real property

Requires any court which holds a special proceeding to recover real property to establish an escrow account where the tenant shall submit any owed rent into such account.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires tenant rent payments via court escrow during property recovery, preventing wrongful eviction and protecting tenant rights in housing disputes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1497: Relates to the remediation and prevention of indoor mold

This bill establishes new standards for mold remediation and prevention in public housing and rental properties. It requires housing authorities to conduct visual inspections for moisture damage and mold sources, develop safe cleanup protocols meeting health standards, and create prevention plans for new construction. Landlords must provide prospective renters with written disclosure about any past mold issues and remediation efforts in the property. The law applies directly to public housing agencies, landlords, and tenants in covered properties, focusing on health protection through clear procedures and transparency.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates mold inspections, disclosure, and prevention in housing, protecting tenants from health hazards and improving living conditions per tenant protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1413: Relates to requiring landlords to allow for the estate of a deceased tenant to enter the property for sixty days following the death of the tenant

This bill requires landlords to allow the estate (or personal representative) of a deceased tenant to access the rental property for 60 days after the tenant's death. It directly affects landlords who must grant this access and the estate handling the tenant's affairs. The key provision states the estate is responsible for rent during the 60-day period unless a separate agreement exists to cover it. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to allow estate access for deceased tenant's affairs, directly protecting tenant rights during transition period90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5533: 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 HousingEnables tenant responses to rent increase applications and mandates justification for approvals/denials, strengthening tenant protections against unjustified rent hikes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 900: Requires owners to provide prospective lessees with notification where lead-based paint or lead contaminated dust has been found in the rental unit

Requires owners to provide prospective lessees with notification where lead-based paint or lead contaminated dust has been found and any and all abatement measures that have been taken in the rental unit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates lead hazard disclosure to tenants, enhancing safety and transparency in rentals - direct tenant protection measure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8084: Relates to placing limitations on initial regulated rents

Bill A 8084 seeks to place limitations on the initial regulated rents for certain vacant rent-regulated housing accommodations. It stipulates that these initial rents cannot exceed the average rent for a comparable rent-regulated unit, as determined by the local rent guidelines board or commissioner. This applies to various rent-regulated properties in cities, towns, and villages, including New York City. The bill also outlines procedures for adjusting these initial rents and when subsequent rent increases can become effective under new leases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill caps initial rents for regulated housing at average comparable rates, preventing excessive rent hikes and protecting tenants from affordability issues in rent-regulated units.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6517: Requires the commissioner of the department of housing preservation and development to issue an annual report on the tenant interim lease program

This bill (S 6517) requires New York City's housing commissioner to submit an annual report on the Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) program by February 1st each year. The report must detail program funding amounts and how funds were used, list current buildings and participants, and suggest improvements to help the program achieve its goals. It affects the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) commissioner, who must submit this report to the governor, state senate president, state assembly speaker, mayor, and City Council. The bill mandates this transparency to track the program's operations and effectiveness, without changing TIL program rules or eligibility.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires annual report on TIL program to detail funding use and suggest improvements, ensuring transparency and effectiveness of tenant protection program.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6458: Establishes a private right of action for tenants alleging a failure to keep and maintain self-closing doors

Establishes a private right of action for tenants alleging a failure to keep and maintain self-closing doors; allows for a court to award compensatory damages, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs and issue an order to the owner of the building to remedy any issue with such doors.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by enabling legal action for unsafe door maintenance, directly aligning with tenant right safeguards in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8844: Establishes equitable repair and maintenance standards for certain buildings

Establishes equitable repair and maintenance standards for mixed income residential buildings with twenty or more units to prevent the use of repair and maintenance services as a form of tenant harassment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents tenant harassment via maintenance standards, directly protecting tenant rights in housing as per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8223: Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landlord on any residential premises

This bill prohibits landlords from using facial recognition systems on residential properties in New York. It bans landlords from obtaining, accessing, or using facial recognition technology or any data collected through it on apartments, houses, or other residential units. The law allows the state Attorney General to seek court injunctions and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations, and gives affected tenants the right to sue for $1,000 per violation or actual damages. It directly affects all landlords in residential buildings and aims to prevent the use of this technology for identifying or analyzing tenants' facial features.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans landlord use of facial recognition, protecting tenant privacy and security in residential housing, aligning with tenant protection indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits facial recognition use by landlords, protecting tenant data privacy from biometric surveillance per topic description's data privacy focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights Emerging Technology

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