Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 2286: Repeals provisions of the administrative code of the city of New York relating to the establishment of maximum base rents using the maximum gross building rental formula; repealer

This bill repeals specific rent calculation rules in New York City's administrative code. It removes paragraphs 3 and 4 of section 26-405, which previously governed how maximum base rents were calculated using the "maximum gross building rental formula." The change directly affects landlords and tenants subject to these rent regulations by eliminating that specific calculation method. The repeal takes effect immediately, removing the outdated provision from city law.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals NYC rent calculation rules (max base rents via gross building formula), removing tenant protection mechanism that limited landlord rent increases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 12, 2026

A 7408: Relates to the termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence

Provides additional documentation a tenant may provide to demonstrate that such tenant or a member of such tenant's household has been a victim of domestic violence for purposes of permitting the termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by enabling domestic violence victims to terminate leases with additional verification options, directly supporting housing stability for vulnerable residents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7527: Provides an alternative hardship allowance based on 8 1/2% of assessed value

Provides for an alternative hardship allowance for landlords in New York city rent controlled apartments which allows a hardship rent increase where a building's annual net income is less than 8.5 percent of the equalized assessed value.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows hardship rent increases in rent-controlled buildings, weakening tenant protections by permitting higher rents when landlords' income is low.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2025

S 6739: Relates to obtaining jurisdiction over certain defendants in matters relating to a tenancy or lease

Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill standardizes court procedures to allow tenants to sue in property county, strengthening tenant protections by reducing legal barriers for lease disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 240: Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974

Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974; prohibits owners from entering or renewing leases where such owner has reason to know that such tenant will not occupy the housing accommodation as the tenant's primary residence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits lease renewals if tenants won't occupy as primary residence, strengthening tenant protection under existing law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4659: Relates to enacting the rent emergency stabilization for tenants act on local determinations of a housing emergency

Relates to enacting the rent emergency stabilization for tenants act on local determinations of a housing emergency; authorizes a city with a population of one million or more to declare an emergency as to any class of housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations in such class within such municipality is not in excess of five percent and a declaration of emergency may be made as to all housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations within such municipality is not in excess of five percent; authorizes other cities, towns and villages to declare a housing emergency after considering publicly available data and holding public hearings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes cities to declare housing emergencies and implement rent stabilization for tenants when vacancy rates are low, directly protecting tenants from rent spikes during housing crises.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7571: Prohibits the adjustment of maximum allowable rent where any modification, increase or improvement is made to accommodate the needs of a disabled tenant

Prohibits the adjustment of maximum allowable rent where any modification, increase or improvement is made to accommodate the needs of a disabled tenant; defines disabled tenant.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents rent hikes for disability accommodations, protecting tenant rights without cost shift to disabled tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4884: Relates to discrimination against owners of specific breeds of dog

This bill prohibits housing discrimination based on dog breed, size, or weight. It prevents public housing authorities and landlords from denying occupancy, evicting tenants, or restricting leases solely because a tenant owns a specific dog breed. The law allows reasonable safety rules for all dogs (including dangerous dogs under existing law) but bans blanket breed restrictions. It applies to public housing projects and private rental properties, taking effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination based on dog breed, protecting tenants from unfair lease restrictions in housing, aligning with tenant protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7597: Relates to unlawful eviction

Enacts the "protection against unfair section 8 evictions (P.A.U.S.E.) act"; provides that in any case of public assistance where the municipality or section 8 refuses to pay the required portion of rent under any state, local or federal subsidy program due to building code violations or violations of the warranty of habitability pursuant to section two hundred thirty-five-b of the real property law, the tenant or lawful occupant of a dwelling shall not be required to pay their share under any state, local or federal subsidy program and shall not be subject to eviction summary proceedings for non-payment of rent or supplemental rent.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenants from unfair evictions when Section 8 payments are withheld due to landlord violations, strengthening tenant rights in housing. Directly supports tenant protections under housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 6673: Relates to conversions of real property in public housing developments in relation to the RAD program

Relates to conversions of real property in public housing developments in relation to the RAD program; sets notice requirements for public housing authorities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates notice requirements for RAD conversions, protecting tenants from abrupt housing changes in public developments while supporting affordable housing preservation under RAD program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Tenant Rights

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