Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8533: Relates to rent guidelines boards and the factors to be considered in establishing annual rent adjustments; repealer

Amends the composition of rent guidelines boards and the factors to be considered in establishing annual rent adjustments; eliminates the price index of operating costs as a factor in determining rent increases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves operating cost index factor, reducing potential rent increases and strengthening tenant protections under housing affordability framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1091: Establishes a rent increase exemption for certain nonprofit organizations

Establishes a rent increase exemption for certain nonprofit organizations; provides a tax abatement for limiting rent increases on nonprofit organizations in a city of one million or more persons.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (relief) for nonprofits, directly aligning with tax relief support indicators for targeted groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides rent exemption and tax abatement for nonprofits in large cities, maintaining affordable housing costs by limiting rent increases for nonprofit housing providers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1264: Requires a mortgagor to provide notice of imminent foreclosure

This bill requires property owners (mortgagors) to notify current or prospective tenants about imminent foreclosure before renewing or signing a lease. Specifically, owners must send a copy of the foreclosure summons and complaint via certified mail at least two weeks prior to any lease action. Failure to provide this notice results in a $500 credit against the tenant's rent per violation. The law directly affects tenants facing potential displacement and property owners managing rental properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires foreclosure notice to tenants, preventing sudden displacement and providing rent credit for violations, directly strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6199: Prohibits regulations from permitting an owner to refuse to renew a lease on grounds that the housing is sought for personal use or occupancy; repealer

Prohibits certain regulations of the state division of housing and community renewal, for cities having a population of less than one million and towns and villages, from permitting an owner to refuse to renew a lease on grounds that the housing accommodation is sought for personal use or occupancy (i.e. use or occupancy by the owner or the owner's immediate family); repeals provisions which permit evictions for personal use and occupancy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits evictions for owner personal use, strengthening tenant protections against displacement and preventing owner-driven lease terminations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1644: Provides for the suspension of public assistance to owners of privately owned residential housing in New York city who are in violation of certain housing standards

Provides for the suspension of public assistance to owners of privately owned residential housing in NYC who are in violation of certain New York city department of housing preservation and development standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces NYC housing standards by suspending public assistance to non-compliant landlords, protecting tenants from substandard housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6364: Provides that certain tenants who own or keep pets shall not be denied occupancy or be subject to eviction solely on those grounds

Provides that no person 62 years of age or older shall be denied occupancy in multiple dwellings, nor shall such tenant be evicted from a multiple dwelling on the sole ground that such person owns or keeps a common household pet or pets, the harboring of which is not prohibited by the multiple dwelling law or other applicable law, unless the pet causes damage to the subject premises, creates a nuisance or interferes substantially with the health, safety or welfare of other tenants or occupants of the same or adjacent building or structure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenants from eviction over pets, strengthening tenant rights under housing policies85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4313: Establishes rental vouchers for working families

Establishes rental vouchers for working families; provides definitions; allows for families to make an application for rental vouchers at the appropriate social services district or any facilitated enrollment site authorized by the office of temporary and disability assistance; sets forth eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rental vouchers for working families, directly funding affordable housing access and meeting support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6342: Establishes the renters' and small homeowners' credit in a city with a population of a million or more

This bill creates a refundable tax credit for renters and small homeowners in New York City (population over 1 million) who meet specific income and residency requirements. It provides credits ranging from $45 to $220 annually based on federal adjusted gross income (e.g., $220 for seniors earning $25,000 or less in 2026) and the number of dependents claimed. Qualifying individuals must reside in the city for six months, file taxes, and not claim rent deductions from family members. The credit can be claimed even if no tax is owed, with amounts increasing for households with dependents. This applies specifically to New York State residents in cities meeting the population threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates refundable tax credit for low-income NYC renters/homeowners, providing direct tax relief to lower-income residents through annual credits up to $220.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates refundable tax credit for NYC renters/small homeowners meeting income criteria, directly increasing housing affordability and financial stability for low-income residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 7, 2026

A 1768: Prohibits landlords from requiring a fee for nonessential services in a tenant's base rent

Prohibits landlords from requiring a fee for nonessential services in a tenant's base rent, including cable, internet and garage usage, as a condition of leasing a dwelling; excludes buildings with less than three dwelling units.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from bundling services (cable, internet, garage) into base rent, increasing transparency and reducing unexpected tenant costs, aligning with tenant protection indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1568: Prohibits landlords from refusing to deal with certain people solely because those people were involved in prior summary proceedings

This bill (A 1568) prohibits landlords and housing providers from refusing to rent or sell housing to tenants solely because they were involved in past, current, or ongoing landlord-tenant court cases (summary proceedings under Article 7 of the Real Property Law). It adds this specific history to New York’s anti-discrimination law, making such refusal an unlawful practice - except when a tenant failed to comply with a court order. The law applies to all housing providers, including those managing publicly-assisted housing and new developments, and covers both direct refusals and misleading statements about neighborhood changes tied to these cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits housing discrimination based on prior landlord-tenant court cases, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights and reducing barriers for individuals with legal histories.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on prior tenant-landlord court cases, strengthening tenant protections under anti-discrimination law95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Courts Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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