Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 709: Revises proceedings to recover possession to prevent avoidable eviction and resulting homelessness; requires improved notice to the respondent

Revises proceedings to recover possession of premises located in a multiple dwelling; requires premises to be registered with the local agency responsible for code enforcement; requires petition shall be stated in plain language and include notice of the rights of the respondent and a statement of any outstanding code violations on the premises and whether rent payments from a public assistance office is being withheld therefor; provides civil penalties for willful misstatements on such petition.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents avoidable evictions and homelessness via clearer notice requirements, tenant rights protections, and civil penalties for false eviction petitions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4313: Tolls the four year statute of limitations look back period on rent overcharges where the owner of a housing accommodation acts in a wrongful or fraudulent manner

Tolls the four year statute of limitations look back period on rent overcharges where the owner of a housing accommodation acts in a wrongful or fraudulent manner.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tenant remedy window for fraudulent rent overcharges, strengthening tenant protection against landlord misconduct.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6363: Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landlord on any residential premises

This bill makes it illegal for landlords in New York to use facial recognition systems or any data collected from them on residential properties, including apartments and homes. It directly affects all landlords managing residential buildings by banning the installation, access, or use of such technology. Violators face civil penalties up to $10,000, and tenants can sue for $1,000 per violation or actual damages, with the state attorney general also empowered to seek injunctions. The law applies immediately to all residential premises without exception.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord use of facial recognition, enhancing tenant privacy protections in residential housing.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans facial recognition in residential properties, restricting a specific technology application for privacy protection95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights Emerging Technology

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1498: Removes provisions prohibiting N.Y. city from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws

Removes provisions that prohibit cities of one million or more from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves state restrictions, enabling cities to implement stricter rent regulations and enhance tenant protections beyond state minimums.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4669: Establishes the New York state office of civil representation to provide access to legal services in eviction proceedings

Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes right to counsel in eviction proceedings, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing disputes95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7903: Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act

Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act; ensures safe housing transfers for domestic violence victims in public and private housing; requires landlord response within seven days of a relocation request.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnsures housing safety for domestic violence victims, protecting civil rights and supporting victim access to justice within criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates landlords respond within 7 days to domestic violence victim relocation requests, strengthening tenant protections in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 26, 2026

A 1621: Requires a landlord to have clean hands to bring action for rent or eviction in certain cases

This bill requires landlords to maintain habitable housing conditions before pursuing rent collection or eviction. Specifically, landlords cannot file such cases if there are unresolved violations of housing codes (like lack of heat, water, or rodent infestations) that have existed for five days or more in the apartment or building common areas. If violations exist, landlords must file an affidavit claiming the violations were recorded incorrectly or not addressed by authorities, and courts can dismiss the case if these claims are false or violations are proven. The law directly affects landlords seeking legal action and tenants facing eviction or rent demands.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates habitable housing before eviction/revenue actions, directly protecting tenants from unsafe conditions and strengthening tenant rights per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8444: Prohibits discrimination based upon housing status

This bill adds "housing status" to New York's existing anti-discrimination protections in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It explicitly defines "housing status" to include people experiencing homelessness, living in temporary shelters (like homeless shelters or transitional housing), or residing in places not designed for regular overnight stays (e.g., cars, sidewalks). The law prohibits discrimination based on this status by employers, landlords, and businesses providing public services, integrating it into current enforcement mechanisms under the Division of Human Rights. It does not create new penalties but extends existing protections to cover housing instability as a protected category.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits discrimination against homeless/temporary housing residents, directly strengthening tenant protections and addressing homelessness through explicit anti-discrimination measures.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on housing status (including homelessness), directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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vetoed · New York · Assembly Oct 17, 2025

A 174: Prohibits rent minimums in mortgages

This bill would prevent mortgage lenders from penalizing borrowers who don't set high enough rental rates on properties covered by their mortgages. It voids any mortgage clause requiring minimum rents or punishing low rents, applying to all mortgages regardless of when they were created, renewed, or modified. The law directly affects property owners with mortgages who might face fees or default penalties for not meeting arbitrary rent minimums. This policy change ensures lenders cannot enforce such clauses as against public policy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents lenders from penalizing low rents, allowing property owners to set affordable rates without mortgage penalties, directly increasing housing affordability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7499: Provides basis for determining primary residency

Provides that non-payment of New York city taxes shall be a prima facie finding that a housing accommodation subject to the emergency housing rent control act is not a person's primary residence as claimed by the delinquent taxpayer and non-payment of NYS taxes shall be a prima facie finding that a housing accommodation subject to the emergency tenant protection act of 1974 is not a person's primary residence.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill uses tax non-payment as prima facie evidence to deny primary residence claims, potentially undermining tenant protections under rent control laws by enabling removal from protected housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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