Housing (Landlords)

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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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4960: Requires all residential leases to disclose tenants' rights

Provides that all residential leases shall contain a detailed description of tenant's statutory rights including among others, warranty of habitability, willful violation of lease, right to participate in tenants' associations, no eviction for good faith complaint, utility payment offset and sublet rights; grants tenant the right to install extra locks; sets out landlord obligations with respect to heating and oil delivery.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates lease disclosures of tenant rights including habitability, no eviction for complaints, and landlord heating obligations, strengthening tenant protections per topic indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 989: Relates to regulating buyout agreements within rent regulated apartments

This bill regulates buyout agreements in rent-regulated apartments by requiring landlords to provide written offers that include specific details like the offered amount, reason for the offer, and tenant rights. Tenants must be given 90 days to decide on an offer and informed they can reject it or consult an attorney without penalty. Landlords face penalties of $500 for failing to report buyouts to the housing division or $1,000 per violation for harassment (e.g., false claims, contacting tenants without permission, or persisting after a written refusal). The law also mandates annual reports to the legislature detailing buyout amounts, dates, and lease terms for transparency.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates transparent buyout terms, 90-day tenant decision period, and prohibits landlord harassment, directly strengthening tenant protections in rent-regulated housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4582: Prohibits bank investments in bad faith landlords

This bill prohibits state-chartered banks from providing financing or investing in landlords who have engaged in specific serious violations against tenants. It directly affects landlords convicted of tenant harassment, fraud, or financial crimes like embezzlement, or those who entered a court settlement requiring over $1 million in tenant restitution, management takeover, or court monitoring. Banks would be barred from funding these landlords' residential properties or securities. The law applies immediately to all new or modified contracts after enactment, targeting financial support for landlords with documented patterns of harming tenants.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBars banks from funding landlords with tenant harassment/fraud convictions, directly strengthening tenant protections against abusive landlords per bill's enforcement mechanism.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5866: Relates to allowing public welfare officials to withhold payment of rent to landlords who owe delinquent tax liabilities

Relates to allowing public welfare officials to withhold payment of rent to landlords who owe delinquent tax liabilities to local municipalities, school districts or counties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces tax collection from delinquent landlords via rent withholding, promoting fiscal responsibility and ensuring local government revenue for budgets.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects public housing assistance funds by withholding rent payments from landlords with tax delinquencies, ensuring resources remain available for tenant support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2025

S 6739: Relates to obtaining jurisdiction over certain defendants in matters relating to a tenancy or lease

Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill standardizes court procedures to allow tenants to sue in property county, strengthening tenant protections by reducing legal barriers for lease disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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