Housing (Landlords)

passed · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 240: Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974

Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974; prohibits owners from entering or renewing leases where such owner has reason to know that such tenant will not occupy the housing accommodation as the tenant's primary residence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits lease renewals if tenants won't occupy as primary residence, strengthening tenant protection under existing law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8215: Relates to rent guidelines boards and the factors to be considered in establishing annual rent adjustments; repealer

Amends the composition of rent guidelines boards and the factors to be considered in establishing annual rent adjustments; eliminates the price index of operating costs as a factor in determining rent increases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEliminates operating cost index factor, limiting rent increases and protecting tenants from excessive hikes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6028: Relates to willful neglect of real property prevention

S 6028 (New York City Charter amendment) requires landlords to address repeated health/safety issues in rental properties. If tenants file three or more verified complaints about unsafe conditions within 120 days and repairs aren't made, the city can sue to force repairs or stop destruction of essential systems. Landlords must reimburse the city for repair costs (funded via housing bonds) within 90 days, or face property liens. Tenants may choose relocation to comparable housing at the same rent or receive relocation compensation. The city will also publish an "imminent danger" list for properties with over five annual complaints.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlords address repeated health/safety issues, requires tenant relocation at same rent, and strengthens tenant protections against housing neglect90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7595: Relates to adding dwelling occupants to residential dwelling or housing accommodation leases

Enacts the "fair addition in rental (F.A.I.R) leases act"; authorizes a tenant to add dwelling occupants to residential dwelling or housing accommodation leases upon request of the lease holder; if such occupant is at least 18 years old; and such occupant provides proof of currently residing in such dwelling; prohibits a landlord from increasing the rent or imposing a fee for the purpose of adding occupants to the lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords from charging fees or raising rent for adding eligible occupants, strengthening tenant rights in housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 913: Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance

Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves court requirement for rental assistance, easing access to tenant support programs and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7977: Extends protections to tenants of cooperative housing entities

Extends protections to tenants of cooperative housing entities by expanding the definition of landlord to include cooperative entities; defines cooperative entities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tenant protections by defining cooperative entities as landlords, strengthening tenant rights under housing laws.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7586: Prohibits increase in maximum rents unless essential tenant services are maintained

Prohibits any increase in the average monthly rental of a property by a limited-profit housing company unless the appropriate local housing agency certifies that there exists no recorded violations against such property or that all recorded violations have been cleared, corrected or abated, and that such company is maintaining all essential services required to be furnished.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents rent increases unless essential services are maintained, directly protecting tenants from unfair hikes during service failures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6511: Requires lessors to provide a copy of a lease agreement upon written request of a residential lessee

Requires lessors or their authorized agent to provide a copy of a lease agreement upon written request of a residential lessee within thirty calendar days from the date of such request.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates landlords provide lease copies to tenants, directly enhancing tenant transparency and protection - a core housing policy component.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3275: Establishes a housing court

Establishes a housing court for actions and proceedings involving the enforcement of state and local laws for the establishment and maintenance of housing standards; requires such court to establish an escrow account; provides that any landlord that owns twenty units or less shall be entitled to free legal services if such landlord can prove a loss of at least twenty percent of rent payments in a calendar year; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes housing court to enforce housing standards, requiring escrow and strengthening tenant protections via dedicated legal enforcement mechanism.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2065: Establishes a rental assistance loan-to-grant program to assist landlords due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Establishes a rental assistance loan-to-grant program to assist landlords of small rental properties who have lost rental income due to the inability of the landlords' tenants to pay rent during the COVID-19 state disaster emergency; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides financial assistance to landlords to maintain rental properties during pandemic, supporting housing stability and preventing property abandonment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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