Housing (Landlords)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6574: Relates to a private right of action concerning sidewalk sheds

This bill allows tenants in New York City (population over 1 million) to sue landlords who maintain dangerous or improperly permitted sidewalk sheds (temporary structures over sidewalks during building repairs). It applies to sheds without active permits, left for over 30 days without necessary repairs, or posing safety risks to life or property. Tenants must give landlords 30 days’ written notice before suing (with exceptions for bad faith), but do not need to prove actual harm to obtain a court order stopping the danger. Tenants can also seek damages and attorney fees if the lawsuit is successful. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by enabling lawsuits against unsafe sidewalk sheds, directly addressing safety concerns for tenants in housing contexts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6787: Requires landlords to furnish each tenant either renewing or entering into a lease with a document describing the rights and duties of landlords and tenants

Requires landlords to furnish each tenant either renewing or entering into a lease with a rider describing the rights and duties of landlords and tenants; requires the rider to conform to the intent of section 5-702 of the general obligations law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to provide tenant rights documentation, strengthening tenant protections per General Obligations Law section 5-702.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 3218: Prohibits certain surcharges on self-installed dishwashers in housing accommodations subject to rent control

Prohibits surcharges on self-installed dishwashers in housing accommodations subject to rent control when the tenant pays for electric utility service.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord surcharges on tenant-installed dishwashers in rent-controlled housing, reducing tenant costs and protecting tenant rights in affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7893: Requires landlords to provide tenants with a rent ledger

Requires landlords to provide tenants with a rent ledger containing a detailed record, including the amount, date and method of payment, of all financial transactions between such lessee and lessor, including rent payments, late fees, and security deposits.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to provide detailed rent ledgers, enhancing tenant transparency and protection against payment disputes per tenant rights indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4191: Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate in the state office for the aging

Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate within the state office for the aging; provides that the senior tenants' advocate shall assist senior citizen tenants in resolving complaints they may have with the New York state division of housing and community renewal, landlord disputes, rent increases, and other housing related matters; provides that the governor shall appoint the senior tenants' advocate.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes senior tenants' advocate to resolve housing complaints, landlord disputes, and rent increases, directly strengthening tenant protections for seniors.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2025

S 4579: Prohibits bank investments in bad faith landlords

Bill S 4579 aims to prohibit state-chartered banking institutions from providing financing or investments to landlords who have engaged in specific "bad faith" practices. These practices include, for instance, granting rent abatements due to housing code violations, repeated fraudulent acts, or tenant harassment within the past one to five years. An exception allows financing if the funds are used solely to cure or prevent immediately hazardous building or fire code violations. Landlords applying for financing must self-certify their eligibility, and false certifications can result in civil penalties. The bill directs the Superintendent to promulgate regulations and create a sample certification form to implement these requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits bank financing for landlords with tenant harassment/code violations, strengthening tenant protections per bill's focus on 'bad faith' practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4217: Requires the state division of housing and community renewal to verify there are no violations on the property prior to authorizing a rent increase for major capital improvements

Requires the state division of housing and community renewal to verify there are no class B or C housing code violations or no more than 30 class A housing code violations on the property prior to authorizing a rent increase for major capital improvements for such property; provides that outstanding violations shall be corrected by the landlord and verified by the city rent agency prior to authorization of a rent increase.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to correct housing code violations before rent increases for capital improvements, protecting tenants from unsafe conditions during rent hikes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6092: 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 pest infestations, ensuring habitable housing and strengthening tenant protections under habitability standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3686: Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate in the state office for the aging

Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate within the state office for the aging; provides that the senior tenants' advocate shall assist senior citizen tenants in resolving complaints they may have with the New York state division of housing and community renewal, landlord disputes, rent increases, and other housing related matters; provides that the governor shall appoint the senior tenants' advocate.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates senior tenants' advocate to resolve housing disputes, rent increases, and landlord conflicts, directly strengthening tenant protections for vulnerable seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 450: Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information re rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals pertaining to units in the Affordable New York Housing Program

Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlord misinformation on rent decontrol in affordable housing units, protecting tenant rights under the Affordable New York Program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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