Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4340: Creates the incentivizing habitability opportunity program

Creates the incentivizing habitability opportunity program; provides that each local social services district shall provide an incentive to owners who enter into a residential lease or rental agreement with an eligible household for a qualified dwelling unit in order to address homelessness and ensure appropriate habitability standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates incentives for landlords to lease to eligible households, directly addressing homelessness and enforcing habitability standards - advances affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 2729: Relates to requirements when landlords offer tenants the option of rent reporting

This bill (A 2729) requires landlords to offer tenants the option to have their rent payments reported to credit bureaus to improve their credit scores. Landlords must provide written notice at lease signing and annually, detailing the reporting terms, including a $5 monthly fee limit (if charged), and explaining how tenants can opt in or out (with a 6-month waiting period after opting out). It directly affects renters seeking to build credit and landlords who must follow specific disclosure rules. The law does not require reporting but mandates clear tenant consent and transparency about the service.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tenant credit-building via rent reporting, strengthening tenant financial empowerment and rights without restricting housing options.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 673: Establishes the housing people and animals together grant program

Establishes the housing people and animals together grant program to expand access for co-sheltering people experiencing homelessness and victims of domestic violence with companion animals.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds co-sheltering grants for homeless individuals and domestic violence victims with pets, directly addressing homelessness through housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 1640: Requires landlords to replace a lock on a tenant's door when requested by a victim of domestic violence

Requires landlords to replace a lock on a tenant's dwelling door within 24 hours of a request by a tenant who is a victim of domestic violence; provides civil penalties for violations in relation thereto.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequiring landlords to replace locks in domestic violence cases enhances victim safety, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of protecting civil rights and preventing re-victimization.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to replace locks for domestic violence victims, strengthening tenant safety protections under housing tenant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1507: Requires shelter allowances be set at up to one hundred percent of the fair market rent for the local social services district

This bill requires local social services districts to set shelter allowances at up to 100% of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) fair market rent (FMR) for a recipient's unit size in their district. It directly affects low-income housing recipients who receive shelter assistance through local social services districts. The key provision mandates that allowances cover the recipient's actual rent obligation, capped at HUD's current FMR for their specific area and unit size. This change ensures assistance aligns with local rental market rates rather than fixed or lower rates. The bill takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates local districts to cover up to 100% of HUD FMR for shelter allowances, ensuring adequate funding for low-income housing assistance programs.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates shelter allowances cover up to 100% of HUD's FMR, ensuring low-income recipients' rent obligations are met without excessive out-of-pocket costs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4432: Relates to rental discrimination based upon consumer credit history

Relates to rental discrimination based upon consumer credit history; prohibits a person from refusing to rent or lease or otherwise to deny to or withhold from any person or group of persons housing accommodations because of the consumer credit history of such person or persons, or to represent that any housing accommodation is not available for rental or lease when in fact it is so available; defines consumer credit history.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents rental discrimination based on credit history, strengthening tenant protections against unfair housing practices per bill's explicit prohibition of denial of housing for credit reasons.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3907: Provides for the use of common areas in housing authority projects for tenant group meetings without the imposition of a fee

Provides for the use of common areas in housing authority projects by tenant groups, committees or organizations without the imposition of a fee providing that the meeting is peacefully conducted, during reasonable hours, does not obstruct any access, and the space is reserved three days in advance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes fees for tenant group meetings in common areas, strengthening tenant organizing rights and communication access within housing authority projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 126: Relates to legal representation in certain mortgage foreclosure actions

Provides for free legal representation in certain mortgage foreclosure actions where the homeowner is financially unable to obtain counsel; requires notice of such availability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides free legal aid to prevent foreclosure, protecting homeowners' property rights and housing stability per bill's mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages Tenant Rights

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