Housing (Landlords)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2422: Relates to recovery of certain housing accommodations by a landlord

This bill modifies New York City landlord-tenant law to limit when landlords can evict tenants to reclaim a unit for their own use or a family member's. It prohibits evictions of tenants who are 62+ with 15+ years of tenancy or have a documented disability preventing substantial gainful employment, requiring landlords to offer equivalent or superior housing at the same or lower rent instead. Landlords may reclaim only one unit per building, and recovered units cannot be rented to others for three years unless to the original tenant under the same lease terms. Tenants facing improper eviction can seek damages, legal fees, and injunctive relief through court.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits evictions for vulnerable tenants (62+ with 15+ years tenancy or disabled) and requires landlords to offer equivalent/superior housing at same/lower rent, strengthening tenant protections and affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3803: Requires a landlord to pay a fee to a tenant if they evict such tenant without cause

This bill (A 3803) requires landlords to pay tenants a fee equal to one month's rent when evicting them without a valid legal reason ("no cause eviction"). The fee applies to standard rental agreements (excluding owner-occupied buildings under four units, regulated housing, or specific sublet situations) and must be paid directly to the tenant, excluding security deposits. Landlords may only evict without cause for limited reasons like non-payment of rent (with restrictions on unreasonable increases), lease violations after notice, illegal activity, or personal occupancy needs. The law aims to provide financial compensation for tenants facing unjustified displacement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to pay tenants a fee for no-cause eviction, directly strengthening tenant protections against arbitrary displacement as per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7589: Relates to the collection of charges for heat-related residential utility service

Bill S 7589 prohibits owners of multiple dwellings from separately charging tenants for electricity, natural gas, or other fuel used to heat their living quarters. This bill directly affects landlords and tenants in apartment buildings and garden-type maisonette dwellings. It amends existing laws to ensure that the cost of heat is included in the overall rent, rather than billed as a separate utility charge. The bill also reaffirms the requirement for landlords to provide sufficient heat to maintain minimum temperatures during specified months.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits separate heat utility charges, requiring landlords to include heating costs in rent, protecting tenants from unexpected expenses and strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 8131: Provides that municipal broadband service companies are authorized to provide broadband service to tenants in multi-family housing

Provides that municipal broadband service companies are authorized to provide broadband service to tenants in multi-family housing; provides that landlords shall not interfere with the installation of such service, demand or accept payment for allowing the service on the property, or discriminate in rental charges between tenants who receive broadband service and those that don't.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents landlords from discriminating against tenants regarding broadband access in housing, directly supporting tenant protections within housing policy.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables municipal broadband in multi-family housing, removing landlord barriers to expand internet access - directly advancing technology access policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 912: Relates to the creation of a statewide residential rental registry

Relates to the creation of a statewide residential rental registry providing information relating to rental units including the number and types of code violations issued by the appropriate enforcement agency, and the number of findings of harassment currently on record with the code enforcement agencies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRegistry tracks code violations and harassment findings, enabling enforcement of tenant protections and transparency in rental housing compliance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 1563: Relates to information to be provided with all new and renewal leases for certain housing accommodations

Requires landlords of certain housing accommodations to include with all new and renewal leases, on any rent bills, including any electronic communication the informational material describing eligibility for and the benefits of the senior rent increase exemption program and the disability rent increase exemption program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to inform tenants about existing senior/disability rent exemption programs, enabling access to affordability protections without rent increases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1413: Relates to requiring landlords to allow for the estate of a deceased tenant to enter the property for sixty days following the death of the tenant

This bill requires landlords to allow the estate (or personal representative) of a deceased tenant to access the rental property for 60 days after the tenant's death. It directly affects landlords who must grant this access and the estate handling the tenant's affairs. The key provision states the estate is responsible for rent during the 60-day period unless a separate agreement exists to cover it. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to allow estate access for deceased tenant's affairs, directly protecting tenant rights during transition period90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 900: Requires owners to provide prospective lessees with notification where lead-based paint or lead contaminated dust has been found in the rental unit

Requires owners to provide prospective lessees with notification where lead-based paint or lead contaminated dust has been found and any and all abatement measures that have been taken in the rental unit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates lead hazard disclosure to tenants, enhancing safety and transparency in rentals - direct tenant protection measure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8223: Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landlord on any residential premises

This bill prohibits landlords from using facial recognition systems on residential properties in New York. It bans landlords from obtaining, accessing, or using facial recognition technology or any data collected through it on apartments, houses, or other residential units. The law allows the state Attorney General to seek court injunctions and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations, and gives affected tenants the right to sue for $1,000 per violation or actual damages. It directly affects all landlords in residential buildings and aims to prevent the use of this technology for identifying or analyzing tenants' facial features.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans landlord use of facial recognition, protecting tenant privacy and security in residential housing, aligning with tenant protection indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits facial recognition use by landlords, protecting tenant data privacy from biometric surveillance per topic description's data privacy focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights Emerging Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5956: Relates to providing enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations

Provides for enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations; provides court may award punitive damages to a tenant upon finding the landlord's breach of warranty was intentional and malicious.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant rights by enabling punitive damages for landlords' intentional habitability violations, directly protecting tenants through enhanced enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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