Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3072: Requires certain affordable housing units to be subject to rent stabilization

Requires affordable housing units that are subject to the provisions of the Affordable New York Housing Program to be subject to rent stabilization at the end of the tax abatement and extended affordability period; provides that units subject to tax exemptions or abatements pursuant to other laws be subject to rent stabilization at the expiration of such tax exemptions or abatements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates rent stabilization for affordable housing units after tax abatement ends, protecting tenants from rent hikes and preserving affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5245: Prohibits the use of credit checks for prospective tenants

Prohibits a landlord, lessor, sub-lessor, rental broker, real estate agent, or apartment rental clearinghouse from requesting from a potential lessee or a consumer reporting agency a consumer report for the purposes of evaluating a rental application; provides penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits credit checks in rental applications, preventing discrimination against low-income tenants and strengthening tenant protections per bill's explicit language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5357: Caps the monthly maximum payment for hotel rooms to house homeless persons

Caps the monthly maximum payment for hotel rooms to house homeless persons based upon the New York city housing authority Section 8 voucher payment standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill caps hotel payments for homeless housing at Section 8 voucher standards, directly supporting affordable housing access for homeless individuals through cost-controlled funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1573: Prohibits the use of algorithmic systems to artificially inflate the price or reduce the supply of leased or rented residential dwelling units

Prohibits the collecting of information of historical or contemporaneous prices, supply levels, or lease or rental contract termination and renewal dates of residential dwelling units from two or more rental property owners for purposes of analyzing or processing of such information using an algorithm and of recommending rental prices, lease renewal terms, or ideal occupancy levels to a rental property owner.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits algorithms that artificially inflate rents/reduce supply, directly protecting tenants and advancing affordable housing by preventing price manipulation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits algorithms used for rent pricing manipulation, regulating tech for consumer protection (tenant affordability), aligning with regulatory support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5108: Establishes the housing for an equitable reentry and opportunity (HERO) act

Establishes the housing for an equitable reentry and opportunity (HERO) act to prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of criminal legal system involvement; defines criminal legal system involvement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits housing discrimination based on criminal legal system involvement, directly reducing reentry barriers and advancing rehabilitation - core criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on criminal justice involvement, directly advancing tenant protections as defined in topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Probation & Parole Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4991: Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant

Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant; declares that such use is an unfair or deceptive trade practice.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits algorithmic rent setting, preventing potential unfair pricing and protecting tenants from deceptive practices under housing tenant protection policies.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits algorithmic rent setting, protecting tenants from deceptive tech-driven practices under consumer protection regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3203: Relates to limited profit housing companies

Bill A 3203 extends rent stabilization protections to tenants in buildings previously regulated under New York's Mitchell-Lama housing program or federal Section 8 contracts when those programs end. It prevents sudden rent increases by setting the initial regulated rent at the amount paid 180 days before the law's effective date for affected units. This applies to properties owned by limited-profit housing companies that dissolved or exited federal rental assistance programs. The bill aims to maintain housing stability for tenants in these buildings, avoiding abrupt loss of regulated housing. It directly affects tenants and landlords in specific older buildings transitioning out of government-regulated programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends rent stabilization to Mitchell-Lama/Section 8 tenants post-program, preventing sudden rent hikes and protecting tenant rights per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 5557: Relates to making housing a policy in the state of New York

Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, and workforce and senior housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly states state policy should increase affordable housing options, directly aligning with support indicators for advancing affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 1163: Prohibits rent minimums in mortgages

This bill prohibits mortgage lenders from penalizing borrowers (mortgagors) for not setting high enough rental rates on properties securing a mortgage. It makes any mortgage clause that charges fees, causes default, or penalizes low rents void and unenforceable. The law applies immediately to all mortgages, including those issued, renewed, or modified before the bill's passage. It directly affects all homeowners with mortgages on rental properties by preventing lenders from leveraging rent levels to enforce loan terms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents lenders from penalizing low rents, enabling lower rental rates and increasing affordability for tenants on mortgage-backed rental properties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 712: Prohibits the imposition of limits on the length of stay at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing

This bill prohibits state agencies from setting time limits on stays at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing (defined as shared facilities operated by state/local agencies or contractors where people stay over 96 hours). It requires agencies to allow individuals or families to remain in shelter unless there is imminent danger or the person requests a transfer. The law applies to all state-operated shelters and contracted providers, with the exception that residents must maintain eligibility for temporary housing assistance. It takes effect immediately and directly affects homeless individuals and families using these facilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits time limits in homeless shelters, allowing indefinite stays unless danger or transfer requested, directly supporting homeless housing access and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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