Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 23, 2026

S 9357: 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, strengthening tenant protections and preventing housing loss.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 9482: Establishes a subpart to hear eviction matters related to affordable housing providers and small landlords

Establishes a subpart to hear eviction matters related to affordable housing providers and small landlords; provides a subpart shall be in each borough of the city of New York; defines terms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates specialized court subpart for eviction matters involving affordable housing providers and small landlords, strengthening tenant protections and supporting affordable housing stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 2, 2026

S 9332: Enacts the "anti-slumlord act"

Enacts the "anti-slumlord act" which prohibits the acquisition of residential property by property owners with outstanding immediate hazardous violations; defines terms; establishes and requires a compliance certification form; sets forth recording requirements; provides for enforcement of provisions by the attorney general.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits property owners with hazardous violations from acquiring residential property, protecting tenants and preventing unsafe housing conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10599: Establishes certain criteria for the rent guidelines board to use for purposes of determining annual rent adjustments

This bill directs New York City's rent guidelines board to use specific criteria when setting annual rent adjustments for rental properties. It requires the board to assess properties of all sizes, categorize owners by scale based on unit count, rent, and income, and publicly disclose the data sources used for decisions. Additionally, it restricts hardship rent increases to property owners with twenty or fewer units and bars limited liability companies and large real estate investors from receiving such increases. These changes aim to standardize how rent adjustments are calculated and limit financial relief to smaller landlords. The bill takes effect immediately but expires when the original section of the administrative code it amends does.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by establishing criteria for rent adjustments, categorizing owners by scale, and restricting hardship rent increases for smaller properties.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 9574: Relates to the recovery of attorneys fees in the event of certain default judgments where a tenant is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation

Provides that either party may be awarded attorneys' fees in the event of a default judgment in an action or summary proceeding arising out of leases of residential property where a tenant is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation and the recovery of attorneys' fees is provided for in the proprietary lease or occupancy agreement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by allowing attorneys' fees in housing disputes, improving access to justice for cooperative housing owners and tenants.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10445: Enacts the care workforce housing preference act

Provides for the eligibility of certain households for a care workforce housing preference; provides for the method of application for such preference; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves healthcare workforce housing, which supports healthcare professionals and strengthens care delivery capacity.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes housing preferences for care workforce households, expanding access to affordable housing opportunities and strengthening housing equity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 10727: Enacts the "housing transparency act"

Enacts the "housing transparency act"; requires the division of housing and community renewal to establish and maintain a statewide rental unit compliance registry for covered buildings within the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes rental unit compliance registry to protect tenants and increase transparency in housing markets85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 9346: Enacts the "housing transparency act"

Enacts the "housing transparency act"; requires the division of housing and community renewal to establish and maintain a statewide rental unit compliance registry for covered buildings within the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a rental unit compliance registry to improve transparency and protect tenant rights, directly supporting housing protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10549: Authorizes a tax abatement for alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings for purposes of preserving habitability in affordable housing

This bill modifies New York State's real property tax law to allow property owners of affordable housing buildings to receive tax reductions for making specific repairs and improvements that maintain the habitability of their units. It directly affects owners of multi-unit rental buildings, condominiums, cooperatives, and mutual housing companies that meet certain income and affordability requirements. To qualify, buildings must have at least three units, and owners must obtain a certificate from their local housing agency confirming the project's eligibility and cost limits, with improvements needing to be completed within a thirty-month window. The tax abatement is tied to a certified reasonable cost schedule that sets maximum dollar limits for approved alterations, ensuring funds are used for essential maintenance rather than expansion.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax abatement for affordable housing improvements, reducing tax burden on property owners while preserving habitability in affordable housing units.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax abatement for affordable housing improvements, directly funding and protecting habitability of affordable housing units.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10451: Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused

Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused; provides that no person shall be denied certain rights because of a state of homelessness nor shall such persons be harassed, cited, fined, or arrested by law enforcement, security personnel, public employees, or private citizens for the exercise of certain rights; describes rights; provides for a bill of benefits of the unhoused for the free provision of a postal address and the right to juridical services to ensure protection from the violation of their protected rights; requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to create a pamphlet of such rights; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights of unhoused individuals from harassment and arrest, aligning with criminal justice reform and enhanced police accountability.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes rights for unhoused individuals, protecting them from harassment and ensuring access to services, directly addressing homelessness and housing rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Homelessness Tenant Rights

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