Housing (Tenant Rights)

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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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3850: Enacts the "housing is a human right act"

This bill creates a New York State Affordable Housing Czar, who will lead a centralized office within the state housing division to coordinate all housing initiatives. The Czar must develop a state housing plan, create a public website for housing applications, monitor developer compliance with housing mandates, and serve as an ombudsman for residents seeking subsidized housing. It also establishes a 10-member volunteer task force (appointed by legislative leaders) to study affordable housing and submit recommendations to the legislature within one year. The bill directly affects New York residents seeking housing, landlords, developers, and state agencies managing housing programs. It takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates Affordable Housing Czar, centralized office, state housing plan, and monitors developer compliance to advance affordable housing initiatives and tenant access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8208: Requires persons with housing vouchers be informed of their rights and provided with a bill of such rights

This bill requires that individuals receiving housing vouchers and other forms of housing assistance are informed of their rights. It mandates that governmental and non-profit entities administering these programs provide a written "bill of rights" to current and prospective tenants. This document will detail protections against lawful source of income discrimination and available remedies. The bill of rights must be accessible online and provided in English and the 11 most common non-English languages spoken in the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates informed tenant rights and protections against income discrimination, strengthening tenant safeguards under housing assistance programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 538: Establishes tenant eligibility for certain housing accommodations

Prohibits persons whose income is greater than one hundred twenty-five percent of the area median income from occupying certain housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSets income cap at 125% AMI for housing, ensuring affordability for lower-income tenants and aligning with tenant protection policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6469: Grants domestic violence victims the same preference as granted to any other class of applicants

Requires the New York city housing authority, in reviewing applicants, to grant domestic violence victims the same preference as granted to any other class of applicants.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnsures domestic violence victims receive equal housing application preference, preventing discrimination in tenant access90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4465: Establishes a housing court

Establishes a housing court for actions and proceedings involving the enforcement of state and local laws for the establishment and maintenance of housing standards; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes housing court to enforce housing standards, strengthening tenant protections and housing compliance through dedicated judicial oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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