Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10991: Establishes the tenant power act

Establishes the tenant power act; authorizes the establishment of tenant unions and sets forth the powers and duties of such organizations; establishes the statewide tenant association; provides for the enforcement of such provisions; establishes the statewide tenant association fund; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tenant unions and a statewide association to protect tenant rights, directly advancing housing protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9718: Relates to the provision of legal representation to certain persons in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings

Requires counties and/or cities to establish a plan for providing legal counsel to persons who are defendants or respondents in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings and who are financially unable to obtain counsel; defines eligible person as one whose gross individual income is not in excess of one hundred twenty-five percent of the federal income official poverty line; requires the state to match dollar for dollar the amount counties appropriate for their plans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state matching funds for county legal aid plans, directly increasing public spending to support essential services for low-income residents.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates legal representation for low-income tenants facing eviction, directly protecting tenant rights and preventing homelessness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9870: Enacts "Shavon's law" prohibiting enforcement of a lien where an occupant has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal

Enacts "Shavon's law" prohibiting enforcement of a lien where an occupant has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal; provides the necessary steps for ensuring such enforcement is paused.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenants from losing storage during housing assistance appeals, preventing homelessness and supporting housing stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 9914: Relates to requiring property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation

Requires property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates dedicating units to rent regulation after demolition/renovation, directly increasing affordable housing supply and protecting tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Renters Tenant Rights

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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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