Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 10343: Relates to the disclosure of tenant screening criteria

Provides that a landlord shall provide a prospective tenant a written disclosure of the tenant screening criteria used to evaluate rental applications prior to accepting any fee, deposit, or screening information from such prospective tenant.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring landlords to disclose screening criteria, preventing hidden barriers and promoting transparency in housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9889: Establishes the vacant rental improvement program

This bill creates a new program to provide grants of up to $75,000 per unit to owners of small buildings with five or fewer units for making necessary improvements to rental properties. To receive these funds, owners must agree to lease the renovated units at affordable rates for tenants earning no more than 80% of the area median income for a period of ten years. The program specifically targets buildings located outside of cities with a population of one million or more and prioritizes units that are currently vacant or have code violations. If an owner violates the lease affordability agreement, the state reserves the right to recoup the full amount of the grant received.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new grant program funded by the state to improve affordable rental housing, directly advancing fiscal management and public service funding.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds rental property improvements and mandates affordable leasing for 10 years, directly increasing affordable housing supply.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 10314: Enacts the "Housing mobility mortgage study act"

Enacts the "Housing mobility mortgage study act" to direct the commissioner of housing and community renewal, in consultation with the state of New York mortgage agency (SONYMA) to study the potential impacts of establishing a state-backed housing mobility mortgage program within the state of New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a study for a state-backed housing mobility mortgage program, indicating intent to explore funding mechanisms that could advance affordable housing options.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 9912: Establishes the tenant power act

Establishes the tenant power act; authorizes the establishment of tenant unions and sets forth the powers and duties of such organizations; establishes the statewide tenant association; provides for the enforcement of such provisions; establishes the statewide tenant association fund; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tenant unions and a statewide association to protect tenant rights and strengthen housing advocacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 9772: Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code

Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by enabling rent abatement for housing code violations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 9908: Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services

Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by ensuring rent reductions are calculated from the actual date of service diminution, preventing landlords from delaying financial relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10991: Establishes the tenant power act

Establishes the tenant power act; authorizes the establishment of tenant unions and sets forth the powers and duties of such organizations; establishes the statewide tenant association; provides for the enforcement of such provisions; establishes the statewide tenant association fund; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tenant unions and a statewide association to protect tenant rights, directly advancing housing protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9718: Relates to the provision of legal representation to certain persons in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings

Requires counties and/or cities to establish a plan for providing legal counsel to persons who are defendants or respondents in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings and who are financially unable to obtain counsel; defines eligible person as one whose gross individual income is not in excess of one hundred twenty-five percent of the federal income official poverty line; requires the state to match dollar for dollar the amount counties appropriate for their plans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state matching funds for county legal aid plans, directly increasing public spending to support essential services for low-income residents.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates legal representation for low-income tenants facing eviction, directly protecting tenant rights and preventing homelessness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9870: Enacts "Shavon's law" prohibiting enforcement of a lien where an occupant has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal

Enacts "Shavon's law" prohibiting enforcement of a lien where an occupant has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal; provides the necessary steps for ensuring such enforcement is paused.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenants from losing storage during housing assistance appeals, preventing homelessness and supporting housing stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 9914: Relates to requiring property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation

Requires property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates dedicating units to rent regulation after demolition/renovation, directly increasing affordable housing supply and protecting tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Renters Tenant Rights

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