Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3870: Prohibits the eviction of small commercial tenants in the city of New York without good cause

This bill, the "STORE Act," prohibits landlords in New York City from evicting small commercial tenants without "good cause." It directly affects retail business owners operating in spaces under 1,000 square feet. Landlords must prove specific, legally defined reasons for eviction - such as unpaid rent (with limits on excessive increases), lease violations, or illegal activity - rather than arbitrary removal. The law also requires landlords to provide advance notice (up to one year) if they intend to reoccupy premises for demolition or personal use.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects small commercial tenants from arbitrary evictions, strengthening tenant rights under housing policy through 'good cause' eviction requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 20, 2026

A 340: Requires manufactured home park owners to provide a written justification for rent increases in excess of three percent of the current rent

Requires manufactured home park owners to provide a written justification for rent increases in excess of three percent of the current rent; provides that increases in costs to justify such rent increase for ordinary maintenance or repair to meet the warranty of habitability obligations must be shown to be necessary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates written justification for rent hikes over 3% in manufactured home parks, strengthening tenant protections against arbitrary increases in affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8291: Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code

Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables tenant rent abatement for housing code violations, strengthening tenant protections against unsafe housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1622: 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 landlords from renewing leases if tenant won't occupy as primary residence, strengthening tenant protections under ETPA by preventing misuse of housing accommodations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6397: Establishes security deposit options for certain tenants

Establishes security deposit options for certain tenants, including but not limited to, an option to pay any deposit or advance to rent or use residential real property or a dwelling unit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes security deposit options for tenants, strengthening tenant protections by providing flexible payment alternatives for housing costs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 2287: Relates to including the illegal conversions of dwelling units in the definition of harassment

This bill amends New York City's administrative code to define illegal housing conversions as a form of harassment. Specifically, it adds two new provisions: (1) splitting apartments or altering buildings without permits (e.g., moving walls, subdividing rooms), and (2) occupying units that violate multiple dwelling laws. These changes directly affect tenants experiencing unsafe or illegal housing modifications by landlords and provide a clearer legal basis for reporting such violations as harassment. The bill expands existing harassment protections to cover specific housing code violations without altering broader policy outcomes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingDefines illegal housing conversions as harassment, strengthening tenant protections against unsafe modifications by landlords.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1615: Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants

Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants; seals any records pertaining to dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian who were residing on or removed from such property.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects minors from eviction record exposure, strengthening tenant rights by preventing children's names in eviction proceedings and sealing related records.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 6729: Relates to the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants

Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord restrictions on tenant-installed appliances/fixtures, strengthening tenant rights and property control within housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 21, 2026

A 6250: 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 HousingEnables tenants to sue in county of property location, strengthening tenant legal recourse and protections per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 7124: Relates to the termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence

Provides additional documentation a tenant may provide to demonstrate that such tenant or a member of such tenant's household has been a victim of domestic violence for purposes of permitting the termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by expanding verification options for domestic violence victims to terminate leases, directly advancing housing security for vulnerable residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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