Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 868: Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to provide an informational notice to supportive housing tenants

Requires the office of mental health to provide an informational notice to supportive housing tenants which contains information about a supportive housing tenant's rights as a tenant, information about their building and other related information.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates tenant rights information notice for supportive housing tenants, strengthening tenant protections per housing policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7679: Establishes the vacant rental improvement program

This bill establishes a state program providing grants of up to $75,000 per unit to owners of small rental buildings (five or fewer units) located outside New York City. The program targets vacant units or those with code violations, requiring owners to renovate and lease units at affordable rates - defined as 80% of area median income - for a minimum of ten years. Owners who violate the affordability agreement must repay all grants received. The program aims to address upstate New York's shortage of safe, affordable housing by incentivizing property improvements while ensuring long-term tenant affordability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget funds via grants ($75k/unit) for affordable housing renovations, directly funding a public service program through government spending.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes grants for renovating vacant units to affordable rates (80% AMI) with 10-year lease requirement, directly increasing affordable housing stock.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3568: Requires all residential leases to disclose tenants' rights

Provides that all residential leases shall contain a detailed description of tenant's statutory rights including among others, warranty of habitability, willful violation of lease, right to participate in tenants' associations, no eviction for good faith complaint, utility payment offset and sublet rights; grants tenant the right to install extra locks; sets out landlord obligations with respect to heating and oil delivery.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates lease disclosures of tenant rights including habitability, no eviction for complaints, and landlord obligations, strengthening tenant protections per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6914: Relates to the rental assistance payment standard pilot program

Establishes the rental assistance payment standard pilot program where the owner of a housing accommodation shall be entitled to charge and collect a rent equal to the maximum amount that the rental assistance program prescribes for like housing accommodations, subject to rent reasonableness calculations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a rental assistance pilot program setting maximum rent standards, directly supporting affordable housing by ensuring tenant affordability through structured funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 3569: Allows prospective tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized housing accommodations to request the complete rent history of such housing accommodations

Allows prospective tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized housing accommodations to request the complete rent history of such housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tenants to verify rent history in controlled housing, strengthening tenant protections against potential rent hikes or violations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 9, 2026

A 4002: Prohibits discriminatory advertisement practices in relation to the sale or renting of housing

Prohibits discriminatory advertisement practices in relation to the sale or renting of housing; allows for the division of human rights to investigate such occurrences.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination in ads, directly protecting tenants and advancing fair housing access per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7570: Requires municipal corporations to adopt senior citizen rent increase exemption programs and disability rent increase exemption programs

Requires all municipal corporations to adopt senior citizen rent increase exemption programs and disability rent increase exemption programs within one year.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent increase exemptions for seniors/disabled tenants, directly strengthening tenant protections and affordability for vulnerable housing groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4236: Relates to protecting the rights of Mitchell-Lama residents

S 4236 creates an independent office to handle tenant complaints about Mitchell-Lama housing issues, including harassment, unfair rent increases, poor maintenance, and lack of transparency in building conversions. It requires owners to provide verified financial records for building refinancing or conversions and mandates state comptroller approval for all rent increases based on documented financial reviews. The bill also guarantees legal support for tenants in housing court and directs courts to assign judges experienced with Mitchell-Lama regulations. These changes directly protect current and converted Mitchell-Lama residents from financial and operational abuses by landlords or management.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tenant complaint office, mandates financial transparency for owners, requires comptroller approval for rent hikes, and guarantees legal support - all strengthening tenant protections in affordable Mitchell-Lama housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7183: Increases the penalties for certain unlawful discriminatory practices based on the lawful source of income of the victim

Increases the penalties for housing related unlawful discriminatory practices based on the lawful source of income of the victim where the respondent receives federal, state or local tax benefits for the housing accommodation at issue.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases penalties for housing discrimination based on lawful income source, strengthening tenant protections against discriminatory practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2023: Relates to a cap on security deposits for residential leases of one year or longer

This bill caps security deposits for residential leases of one year or longer at one month's rent. Landlords cannot charge more than this amount, and additional move-in fees (like pet fees or background checks) must be included within that limit - pet fees max at 25% of the total deposit, other fees at 10%. Most fees must be refundable to tenants, with pet-related fees only retained for cleaning or pet-caused damage after move-out. Violations carry civil fines up to 15% of the annual rent. The bill directly affects landlords and tenants in long-term residential leases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCaps security deposits at one month's rent and limits refundable fees, directly strengthening tenant protections and reducing financial barriers to housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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