Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 9430: 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 prioritizes homeless applicants and at-risk subsidy recipients for housing vouchers, and mandates unit inspections to ensure housing quality.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9441: Requires landlords in the city of New York to provide fire extinguishers in certain dwellings

Requires landlords of non-owner occupied, one-six family dwellings in the city of New York to provide fire extinguishers in all rented apartments; authorizes the promulgation of standards related thereto.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant safety protections by requiring fire extinguishers in rental units, enhancing security for renters in multi-family dwellings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10457: Enacts the employer-assisted housing matching grant act

Creates an employer-assisted housing match grant program under which certain nonprofit employees may be eligible for a state match for certain employer-provided funds for housing costs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates employer-assisted housing matching grants, directly funding affordable housing initiatives and strengthening housing development programs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides employer-assisted housing grants for nonprofit employees, expanding housing benefits and supporting worker welfare.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 10111: Relates to housing stability protections for at-risk tenants

Allows certain tenants to submit emergency housing transfer requests to the appropriate public housing agency; provides for support for survivors of domestic violence; provides for the creation of a centralized emergency housing transfer platform; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates emergency housing transfer protections for at-risk tenants and domestic violence survivors, directly strengthening tenant rights and preventing displacement through centralized platform support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 10121: Establishes the "winter moratorium evictions act"

This bill prohibits evictions from residential properties in New York State during winter months (November through April), defined as periods when temperatures reach 32°F or lower. It directly affects tenants in residential housing, preventing landlords from forcibly removing them during cold weather to reduce risks of homelessness and health crises. The law amends eviction procedures to enforce this temporary ban, requiring landlords to follow standard notice processes outside the winter moratorium period. It does not eliminate all evictions but creates a seasonal protection period based on temperature thresholds. The policy aims to address documented health and safety risks linked to winter homelessness, as cited in the bill's legislative findings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits winter evictions to protect tenants from homelessness and health risks during cold weather, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 20, 2026

A 10306: Expands the type of conduct that qualifies as harassment of tenants

Expands the type of conduct that qualifies as harassment of tenants; provides that such conduct will result in tenants being entitled to treble damages.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tenant harassment protections with treble damages, strengthening tenant rights and reducing landlord abuse per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 20, 2026

A 10287: Includes positive rental payment information reporting in the New York state low income housing tax credit program; requires landlords to offer tenants the option of positive rental payment information reporting

Includes positive rental payment information reporting as a preference in the evaluation of project applications in the New York state low income housing tax credit program; requires landlords to offer tenants the option of positive rental payment information reporting; creates notice requirements for the election of positive rental payment information reporting.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies tax credit program application criteria to incentivize positive rental reporting, strengthening affordable housing funding through tax incentives within fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to offer positive rental reporting, aiding tenant credit building and strengthening low-income housing program preferences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 10115: Clarifies provisions related to eviction where a landlord seeks to demolish a housing accommodation

This bill clarifies when a landlord can use building demolition as a "good cause" reason to evict tenants. It requires landlords to demolish an *entire* housing accommodation or building (not just individual units) to qualify for this eviction reason. Landlords must prove their intent to demolish the whole structure with "clear and convincing evidence" to win a court case. This directly affects landlords seeking eviction based on demolition plans and protects tenants in buildings where only partial demolition is proposed.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to demolish entire buildings with clear evidence, strengthening tenant protections against unjust evictions based on demolition plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 9090: Establishes the "winter moratorium evictions act"

This bill prohibits evictions from residential properties in New York State during periods of "inclement winter weather," defined as temperatures at or below 32°F (including wind chill), typically occurring from November through April. It directly affects all residential tenants in New York, with the legislature noting evictions disproportionately impact Black and Latinx households. The law amends real property law to block eviction proceedings during these cold-weather periods, citing health risks like increased mortality and homelessness linked to winter displacement. The ban aims to protect public health and safety by preventing homelessness during conditions that exacerbate exposure-related health crises.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits winter evictions to protect vulnerable tenants, directly strengthening tenant rights and addressing disproportionate impacts on Black/Latinx households per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 8891: Establishes income eligibility requirements for occupancy of rent-regulated housing accommodations

Establishes income eligibility requirements that a tenant shall have income not to exceed one hundred twenty-five percent of the area median income to be eligible to occupy certain rent-regulated housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSets income cap at 125% AMI for rent-regulated housing, ensuring affordability for lower-income tenants and preventing higher-income occupancy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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