Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7729: Relates to establishing a maximum rent of one-third of household income for the senior citizens rent increase exemption and disability rent increase exemption

Relates to establishing a maximum rent of one-third of household income for the senior citizens rent increase exemption and disability rent increase exemption.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill caps rent increases at 1/3 household income for seniors/disabled, directly protecting vulnerable tenants from excessive rent hikes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 2451: Permits localities to opt to reduce renters' payments towards rent to one-third of household income for eligible participants in the SCRIE and DRIE programs

Relates to establishing a maximum rent of one-third of household income for the senior citizens rent increase exemption and disability rent increase exemption.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill caps rent at 1/3 household income for SCRIE/DRIE participants, directly increasing affordability for seniors/disabled tenants under existing housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8898: Relates to audit of individual apartment improvements (IAIs) for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York

Requires an annual inspection and audit process which shall review five percent of individual apartment improvement notifications for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York; requires additional audits where violations are found.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires audits of apartment improvements in rent-stabilized units to enforce compliance, strengthening tenant protections against unauthorized rent increases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate May 21, 2026

S 1020: Relates to requiring thirty days notice be provided to tenants prior to the beginning of work on a major capital improvement

S 1020 requires landlords in New York City to provide tenants with 90 days' written notice before starting major capital improvements, such as roof, plumbing, or heating system upgrades. This applies to all tenants in rent-regulated buildings, including those in buildings with 35 or more units. The notice must clearly state the total monthly rent increase amount and the first month the increase will take effect. This amendment to housing regulations ensures tenants are informed before rent changes occur due to building upgrades.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires 90-day notice for rent increases tied to capital improvements, protecting tenants from sudden cost hikes in rent-regulated housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3156: Permits tenants heat repair expense to be set off against rent

Allows tenants the right to offset rent with payments made for the repair or service maintenance of an oil fired or other heating device where reasonable efforts were made to notify the landlord of the heating failure, the agency used is reasonably engaged in the business of making such repairs and an itemized bill for such service is provided.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tenants to offset rent for heating repairs, strengthening tenant protections against landlord inaction on essential maintenance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 735: Expands the age range eligibility for the rent subsidy payable to a foster child living independently

Bill A 735 expands the age range eligibility for a rent subsidy available to foster children living independently after being discharged from foster care. This legislation allows eligible youth to receive this housing assistance up to age twenty-four. The subsidy, provided as a special cash grant, helps cover rent or rent arrears, with a maximum of $725 per month for up to three years. It aims to ensure adequate housing and prevent homelessness for these young adults.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands rent subsidy for foster youth to age 24, preventing homelessness and providing housing assistance per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2283: Relates to increasing fines for the late filing of rent registration statements

This bill increases fines for property owners who fail to file required rent registration statements on time. It raises the penalty from $500 to $1,000 per unregistered unit per month for late filings after receiving written notice from housing authorities. Owners must file the registration to stop the fine and avoid being barred from collecting rent above regulated rates. The fine becomes enforceable as a court judgment after the review period expires. The change directly affects landlords of rental properties in New York City that must comply with rent registration rules.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces rent registration compliance to prevent landlords from charging above regulated rates, protecting tenants from unregulated rent hikes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 602: Relates to the payment of shelter and rent arrears

Relates to the payment of shelter and rent arrears; provides that all shelter arrears payments authorized for applicants to receive an emergency grant to pay for rent, property taxes or mortgage arrears shall be limited to once every year unless the district determines at its discretion that additional shelter arrears payments are necessary based on the individual circumstances.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingLimits emergency rent assistance to once yearly, restricting tenant support for arrears and weakening access to housing aid.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Renters

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died · New York · Assembly Mar 11, 2026

A 1865: 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 landlords from restricting tenant-installed appliances/fixtures, strengthening tenant rights and property control in rental housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 19, 2026

A 9220: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a rent regulated tenant

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a rent regulated tenant which occurs when an owner intentionally engages in a systematic ongoing course of conduct to induce three or more rent regulated tenants occupying different housing accommodations in two or more residential buildings to vacate such housing accommodations or if such owner commits the crime of harassment of a rent regulated tenant and was previously convicted of the same crime in the past five years.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates criminal penalty for landlord harassment of rent-regulated tenants, protecting civil rights and enhancing tenant safety within housing. Aligns with criminal justice reform by strengthening victim protections.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects rent-regulated tenants from harassment by owners, strengthening tenant rights in affordable housing without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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