Housing (Landlords)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 30, 2025

A 6423: Makes rent stabilized dwelling units eligible for certain protections

Requires that the entire amount of a rental deposit or advance be refundable to the tenant upon the tenant's vacating of the premises except for an amount lawfully retained for non-payment of rent or utilities, damage caused by the tenant, or storage costs; requires landlord to provide an itemized statement of damages and to return the balance of the deposit within 14 days; requires that tenant be given the opportunity to inspect the rental premises prior to signing a lease; allows a grantee or assignee of the leased premises to demand that an escrow account be opened.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires full deposit refunds, itemized damage statements, and pre-lease inspections - directly strengthening tenant protections in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4347: Establishes tenants' right to offset rental payments by the cost of certain emergency repairs

Allows a tenant to offset against future rental payments the cost of certain emergency repairs a landlord is either unwilling or unable to correct within twenty-four hours of notice to the landlord of the need for such emergency repair, provided that the tenant provides landlord with itemized cost accounting of all emergency repairs made.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects tenant rights by enabling rent offsets for landlord-neglected emergency repairs, strengthening tenant protections in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7589: Declares any conveyances of real property to a landlord identified on the city of New York's office of the public advocate's worst landlord watchlist as void as against public policy

Declares any conveyances of real property to a landlord identified on the city of New York's office of the public advocate's worst landlord watchlist as void as against public policy; provides for a $50,000 civil penalty for violations of such provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRestricts property transfers to landlords on NYC's worst landlord list, protecting tenants from abusive landlords and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 561: Relates to notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs

Requires certain agencies and individuals to provide notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs to tenants upon the occurrence of certain events.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires notice for rent increase exemptions for low-income elderly/disabled tenants, strengthening tenant protections and ensuring housing affordability for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4291: Relates to the discharge of residents of a community residence

Relates to the discharge of residents of a community residence; provides that nothing shall be deemed construed as creating a relationship of landlord and tenant between an operator of a community residence and a resident; defines community residence.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill explicitly removes landlord-tenant relationship, weakening tenant protections for community residence residents by excluding them from standard housing laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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