Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6476: Relates to grievance procedures for proceedings involving the New York City Housing Authority

Requires the New York City Housing Authority to create policies regarding administrative procedures that conform with Title 42 Sections 13661-13662 of the United States Code and any relevant guidance developed by the Office of Public and Indian Housing of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development with respect to proceedings involving decisions of the Authority.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYCHA to implement federal grievance procedures per HUD guidance, strengthening tenant protection in administrative decisions under Title 42 housing laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2658: Establishes an affordable housing program

Establishes an affordable housing program to be administered by the division of homes and community renewal which will provide loans or grants to certain property owners; provides that property owners receiving such loans or grants shall rent such property for no more than thirty-three percent of a tenant's income.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates affordable housing program with loans/grants requiring rents ≤33% of tenant income, directly advancing affordability and tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 4067: Codifies the disparate impact standard in the human rights law

Codifies the disparate impact standard in the human rights law; provides that in cases of alleged housing discrimination, an unlawful discriminatory practice may be established by a practice's discriminatory effect.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCodifies disparate impact standard in housing discrimination cases, strengthening tenant protections by allowing claims based on discriminatory effects rather than intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 1130: Relates to protections for renters using certain housing subsidies or public assistance

Protects renters using a housing subsidy or voucher, or receiving public assistance from discrimination by the housing provider based on such renters' income or use of such housing subsidy, voucher or public assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination against subsidized renters, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6922: Enacts the fair housing and source of income discrimination awareness act

Requires section 8 voucher holders to be provided notice of their legal protections from source of income discrimination; requires online housing platforms operating in the state to display notices of rights against source of income discrimination; makes related provisions; provides for penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents source of income discrimination against voucher holders, mandates platform notices, and protects tenant rights - directly advancing fair housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3930: Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in aiding decisions on rental housing and loans

Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in aiding decisions on rental housing and loans; requires a study on the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on housing discrimination and redlining.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates study on AI's impact on housing discrimination/redlining, directly addressing tenant protection and anti-discrimination goals in housing decisions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI in housing/loans to prevent discrimination, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Aug 12, 2026

S 5226: Sets standards for advertising deeply affordable housing

This bill establishes clear standards for advertising housing as "deeply affordable." It defines such housing as units affordable to households earning 60% or less of the local area median income (as calculated by HUD). Advertisers - including developers and landlords - may not falsely label non-compliant housing as "deeply affordable," and must clearly disclose the percentage or number of deeply affordable units when marketing buildings with both affordable and market-rate units. Government agencies must also follow these rules when promoting housing availability. The law does not change eligibility for tax credits or grants but requires all advertising under those programs to comply with these new standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents false advertising of affordable housing, ensuring accurate representation of deeply affordable units per HUD income standards, aligning with tenant protection and transparency goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5999: Enacts the New York state fair tenant credit reporting act

Enacts the New York state fair tenant credit reporting act to ensure that negative credit reporting by landlords can only occur under fair and transparent circumstances.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by preventing landlords from unfairly damaging tenant credit scores through transparent reporting requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8107: Subsidizes closing costs for low income current tenants who are purchasing a home

Calls for the state to subsidize a portion of closing costs for certain individuals who have been tenants of public housing projects or rent subsidized housing for the previous five years.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSubsidizes closing costs for low-income tenants transitioning to homeownership, directly increasing affordable housing access for vulnerable residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3930: Relates to submitting and tracking complaints relating to housing conditions and making such information publicly available

This bill creates a new system for residents to submit and track housing complaints online or by phone about unsafe or unsanitary conditions that violate housing laws. It requires the housing department to publish complaint details - including location, issue type, and status - on its website, making this information publicly accessible. Starting one year after the law takes effect, the department must also release annual reports summarizing all complaints from the previous year. The policy aims to increase transparency about housing conditions and allow residents to monitor their cases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates public complaint tracking system for unsafe housing conditions, strengthening tenant protections and enforcement of housing laws through transparency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Landlords Tenant Rights

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