Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10992: Relates to priority applicants and inspection of units under the housing access voucher pilot program

Relates to priority applicants and inspection of units under the housing access voucher pilot program; provides that priority shall be given both to applicants who are homeless and who are at risk of losing their federal rental subsidy; provides that housing access voucher local administrators shall inspect units for which a housing assistance payment contract is established.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands priority for homeless applicants and mandates unit inspections, directly protecting vulnerable tenants and strengthening housing assistance programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9707: Relates to major capital improvements and individual apartment improvements in rent regulated units

Prohibits temporary major capital improvement increases for buildings where the owner has demonstrated a pattern of violations unless the applicant shows by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed improvement will directly and substantially remedy those violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill restricts rent increases for owners with violation patterns unless improvements fix those issues, protecting tenant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9719: Relates to remedies for a violation of the prohibition on a landlord from refusing to rent due to a tenant's involvement in a prior dispute

Provides penalties when a landlord of a residential premises refuses to rent to a potential tenant on the basis that the potential tenant was involved in a past or pending landlord-tenant action or summary proceeding.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits housing discrimination based on prior disputes, protecting tenant rights and ensuring fair access to housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 17, 2026

S 9956: Expands the right to seek the appointment of administrators of buildings to tenants and local governments throughout to make procedures conform with realities of housing stock; repealer

Expands the right to seek the appointment of administrators of buildings to tenants and local governments throughout the state and to make procedures conform with realities of housing stock throughout the state; repeals certain provisions of the real property actions and proceedings law relating thereto.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands tenants' and local governments' rights to appoint building administrators, strengthening tenant protections and housing management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9700: 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 HousingBill prohibits landlords from using algorithms to set rent, protecting tenants from potential discrimination and unfair pricing practices.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the use of algorithmic devices in rent setting, limiting the application of technology in housing management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 9650: Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information re rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals pertaining to units in the Affordable New York Housing Program

Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by prohibiting landlords from including incorrect rent decontrol information in leases for affordable housing units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 9789: Relates to obtaining jurisdiction over certain defendants in matters relating to a tenancy or lease

Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by standardizing venue rules to allow tenants to sue in their local county, improving access to justice in housing disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 9353: Relates to the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence

Relates to the determination of the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence by the loft board or a court of competent jurisdiction, or by registration with the loft board; provides factors for consideration for such findings; restores certain landlord-tenant relationships severed prior to the effective date.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by establishing interim multiple dwelling units as protected primary residences, restoring landlord-tenant relationships, and providing legal clarity for housing stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 9490: Relates to unlawful discriminatory practices against tenants relating to citizenship or immigration status

Prohibits landlords or their agents from inquiring or requiring disclosure about citizenship or immigration status, requiring specific immigration documentation to be presented, disclosing immigration or citizenship status to third parties, or threatening to report a tenant's citizenship or immigration status in retaliation for asserting their rights.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by prohibiting discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, preventing housing discrimination and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects tenants from discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, advancing immigrant rights and limiting discriminatory practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 10702: Enacts the "New York state right to counsel act"

Establishes a fundamental right to counsel for all respondents facing eviction proceedings; mandates an automatic stay or adjournment on any housing court eviction proceedings if a tenant does not have an attorney.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes right to counsel for eviction proceedings, protecting tenant rights and preventing displacement through legal representation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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