Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10427: Relates to residential environment transparency

This bill requires landlords to allow government inspectors to test their rental properties for environmental contamination if the property is located near a designated Superfund or brownfield site. Under the new rules, tenants can request these inspections, and landlords must grant access within sixty days unless recent test results have already been provided to the tenant. If a landlord refuses to comply with a valid request, they face civil penalties ranging from $1,000 for a first violation up to $5,000 for subsequent ones, while tenants may seek court enforcement for repeated non-compliance. The law aims to increase transparency regarding potential environmental hazards in residential areas without allowing inspectors to enter homes without a tenant's specific request.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates inspections for environmental contamination near Superfund sites, strengthening pollution control and transparency.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring landlords to allow environmental testing, preventing health risks in rental properties.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10478: Includes positive rental payment information reporting in the New York state low income housing tax credit program; requires landlords to offer tenants the option of positive rental payment information reporting

Includes positive rental payment information reporting as a preference in the evaluation of project applications in the New York state low income housing tax credit program; requires landlords to offer tenants the option of positive rental payment information reporting; creates notice requirements for the election of positive rental payment information reporting.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by mandating positive rental payment reporting options, aiding credit access and housing stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 10343: Relates to the disclosure of tenant screening criteria

Provides that a landlord shall provide a prospective tenant a written disclosure of the tenant screening criteria used to evaluate rental applications prior to accepting any fee, deposit, or screening information from such prospective tenant.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring landlords to disclose screening criteria, preventing hidden barriers and promoting transparency in housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9694: Increases penalties for owners of rent-regulated property who overcharge tenants

This bill increases financial penalties for landlords of rent-regulated housing who charge tenants more than the legally allowed amount. Under the new rules, owners found to have willfully collected overcharges will face fines equal to five times the amount overcharged, whereas non-willful errors would only result in a penalty equal to the overcharge plus interest. The legislation also clarifies how "legal regulated rent" is calculated by using registration statements from up to six years prior and limits penalty assessments to overcharges occurring within that six-year window. Additionally, the bill states that voluntarily lowering rent or refunding money after a complaint is filed will not be seen as proof that the original overcharge was not intentional. These changes apply to owners in cities with populations under one million and certain towns or villages where an emergency has been declared.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by increasing penalties for landlords who overcharge rent-regulated tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 9772: 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 HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by enabling rent abatement for housing code violations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 9908: Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services

Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by ensuring rent reductions are calculated from the actual date of service diminution, preventing landlords from delaying financial relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

A 10927: Relates to permitting other qualifying members of a household to qualify for the disability rent increase exemption

Permits other qualifying members of a household to qualify the household for the disability rent increase exemption when they are not the head of household.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands disability rent increase exemptions to non-head household members, strengthening tenant protections and aiding affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9734: 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 HousingBill limits emergency rent arrears payments to once per year, restricting access to housing assistance and weakening tenant protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 9914: Relates to requiring property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation

Requires property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates dedicating units to rent regulation after demolition/renovation, directly increasing affordable housing supply and protecting tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9707: Relates to major capital improvements and individual apartment improvements in rent regulated units

Prohibits temporary major capital improvement increases for buildings where the owner has demonstrated a pattern of violations unless the applicant shows by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed improvement will directly and substantially remedy those violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill restricts rent increases for owners with violation patterns unless improvements fix those issues, protecting tenant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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