Housing (Landlords)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4377: Relates to evictions as the result of foreclosure

Provides that any landlord that is in mortgage foreclosure due to loss of rent payments cannot enter into a state of foreclosure until a court handling a special proceeding to recover rent resolves any rent issues.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents immediate tenant evictions during landlord foreclosure by requiring court resolution of rent disputes, strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2091: Enacts the "tenant repair reconciliation act"

Enacts the "tenant repair reconciliation act"; requires landlords of certain multiple dwellings to repair certain conditions within thirty days of notice of such conditions; allows a tenant to repair such conditions and seek repayment of expenses incurred, or to deduct such expenses from future rent; directs the NYC comptroller to collect fines for violations and distribute such funds for citywide preservation and upgrades of certain multiple dwellings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs NYC comptroller to collect fines and distribute funds for citywide housing preservation/upgrades, funding public services per budget/fiscal management topic.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to repair conditions within 30 days, enables tenant reimbursement/deductions, and directs fines to housing preservation - strengthens tenant protections and housing quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1701: Relates to the treatment of cooperative housing entities

Provides that the term "landlord" when used in the real property law, shall not include or apply to any corporation, entity or organization, hereinafter known as a "cooperative entity" that is or is operating for the purpose of providing housing and/or residences for its shareholders by leasing or subleasing to such shareholders, under proprietary leases or occupancy agreements or subleases of such leases or occupancy agreements of apartments or residences in the buildings or premises owned by such cooperative entities; makes related provisions for the term "tenant".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts cooperative housing entities from landlord regulations, enabling their operation as affordable housing models without traditional landlord constraints.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1510: Relates to the timely cashing of rent checks

Relates to the timely cashing of rent checks; requires a landlord to cash a rent check provided by a tenant in their possession within thirty days after the check is postmarked.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to cash rent checks within 30 days, directly protecting tenant financial rights and preventing delays in payment processing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 6729: Relates to the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants

Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord restrictions on tenant-installed appliances/fixtures, strengthening tenant rights and property control within housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1561: Relates to grounds where no landlord-tenant relationship exists

This bill amends New York's real property law to clarify when a landlord-tenant relationship doesn't exist for eviction cases. It removes the requirement that a landlord must have had three years of peaceful possession before filing for unlawful entry. It also protects residential tenants who've lived in a property peacefully for at least 30 days from being evicted without a court hearing. The changes directly affect landlords, tenants, and courts handling eviction proceedings in New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenants by requiring court hearings for evictions after 30 days peaceful occupancy, strengthening tenant rights in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 689: Relates to the responsibility of a landlord to remediate pest infestations

Provides that the existence of an infestation of pests in a premises occupied for dwelling purposes is a breach of the warranty of habitability, and requires a landlord to keep premises occupied for dwelling purposes free from an infestation of pests, prevent the reasonably foreseeable occurrence of such a condition and expeditiously remediate such condition and any underlying defect.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates landlords to remediate pests and maintain habitability, directly strengthening tenant protections within housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5462: Relates to methods of billing and/or paying rent

Relates to methods of billing and/or paying rent; provides that a landlord shall accept payment of rent by personal check and by mail; provides exceptions to such payment options when a check has been returned for insufficient funds or payment has been stopped on a check, draft or order.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to accept checks/mail for rent payments, enabling more tenant payment options and aligning with tenant protection indicators.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3156: Permits tenants heat repair expense to be set off against rent

Allows tenants the right to offset rent with payments made for the repair or service maintenance of an oil fired or other heating device where reasonable efforts were made to notify the landlord of the heating failure, the agency used is reasonably engaged in the business of making such repairs and an itemized bill for such service is provided.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tenants to offset rent for heating repairs, strengthening tenant protections against landlord inaction on essential maintenance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4409: Requires the issuance of certificates of occupancy for rental property damaged by fire

This bill requires landlords to obtain proof that fire-damaged rental properties are safe before renting them out. Specifically, owners must get a valid certificate of occupancy (from municipalities that issue them) or a written inspection statement (from building officials or independent inspectors) confirming the property is habitable with no code violations and dated after the fire. Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of this documentation before signing a lease. The law applies to properties damaged by fire exceeding $1,000 in value and voids any lease clauses attempting to bypass these requirements. This directly affects landlords of fire-damaged rental units and their tenants in New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires safety certification for fire-damaged rentals, ensuring tenant habitability and preventing unsafe housing conditions per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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