Housing (Landlords)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7957: Provides remedies for tenants of illegal dwelling units who were forced to vacate due to an emergency vacate order or eviction

Requires a rebate of all rent paid to a landlord to be paid back to a tenant who was forced to vacate an illegal dwelling unit pursuant to an emergency vacate order or eviction.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent rebates for tenants displaced from illegal dwellings, directly protecting tenant rights and addressing unsafe housing conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 952: Makes rent stabilized dwelling units eligible for certain protections

Requires that the entire amount of a rental deposit or advance be refundable to the tenant upon the tenant's vacating of the premises except for an amount lawfully retained for non-payment of rent or utilities, damage caused by the tenant, or storage costs; requires landlord to provide an itemized statement of damages and to return the balance of the deposit within 14 days; requires that tenant be given the opportunity to inspect the rental premises prior to signing a lease; allows a grantee or assignee of the leased premises to demand that an escrow account be opened.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates full deposit refunds with itemized damages, requiring landlord accountability and tenant inspection rights - directly strengthens tenant protections in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7072: Entitles senior citizens to a refund of any security deposit exceeding one month's rent

Limits the amount of security deposit for residential rental premises which may be charged to a senior citizen who has occupied the premises for five years or more to the equivalent of one month's rent; entitles a person who has attained the age of sixty-two to a refund of that portion of any security deposit held by the landlord which exceeds one month's rent.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits security deposits for seniors to one month's rent, refunding excess - directly protects tenant financial rights in housing95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4355: Requires landlords to return security deposits within a reasonable time

Requires landlords to return the full security deposit and any accrued interest to which the tenant is entitled less any amount retained by the landlord within 21 days of the end of the lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires timely return of security deposits, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 56: Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by such landlord as a result thereof

Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by such landlord as a result thereof, provided such dishonored check fee was included in the initial lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from charging excessive fees for bounced checks, directly protecting tenants from unfair financial burdens - core tenant protection measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 5682: 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 defines protected occupant status criteria, strengthens tenant rights by restoring severed landlord-tenant relationships, and ensures primary residence protections for interim multiple dwelling units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7582: Requires landlords to notify tenants if common areas or amenities in their building will be out of service for more than seven consecutive days

Requires landlords to notify tenants if common areas or amenities in their building will be out of service for more than seven consecutive days; provides for a $1,000 civil penalty for violation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires landlords to notify tenants of extended common area outages, strengthening tenant protections with civil penalties for non-compliance, directly addressing tenant rights in housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 31, 2025

A 231: Requiring a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure

Requires a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in the city of Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to prove compliance with rental registration/licensure laws in eviction proceedings, strengthening tenant protections through enforced local housing regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8078: Relates to requiring landlords to return security deposits within a reasonable time

Limits security deposits to one month's rent; requires landlords to return the full security deposit and any accrued interest to which the tenant is entitled less any amount retained by the landlord within 21 days of the end of the lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits security deposits to one month's rent and mandates 21-day refund of full deposit + interest, directly protecting tenant financial rights per housing topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4087: Requires return of a security deposit by a landlord within 30 days unless the landlord gives written notice of retention for legally authorized cause

Requires a landlord to return to a tenant the full security deposit within thirty days of the surrender of the premises by such tenant unless the landlord provides such tenant with a written statement listing the reasons for the retention of any portion of the deposit; sets forth particular situations for which the landlord may retain such security deposit; renders the landlord liable for treble damages for any violation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to return security deposits within 30 days with written justification, protecting tenants from unlawful retention and imposing treble damages for violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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