Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 11492: Provides criteria for determining whether an individual is a transient occupant

This bill establishes specific criteria for courts to determine if someone staying in a hotel or rooming house is a "transient occupant" rather than a tenant. Under the new rules, a person is considered a tenant if they have lived in the property for at least thirty consecutive days and lack a primary residence elsewhere, such as proof of another home, voter registration, or a local job. The legislation clarifies that individuals who enter property without permission, known as squatters, are not considered tenants. Consequently, landlords must follow special legal procedures to remove tenants or lawful occupants, while the definitions provided aim to distinguish between temporary guests and those with established residency.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts tenant protections by making it easier to classify long-term hotel/rooming house residents as transients rather than tenants.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 11252: Establishes the commercial tenant opportunity to purchase act

Establishes the commercial tenant opportunity to purchase act; provides commercial tenants the right of first refusal for the purchase of certain commercial rental properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill grants commercial tenants a right of first refusal, protecting tenant rights and preventing displacement, which aligns with housing stability goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 10169: Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York; preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents tenant displacement and preserves affordable housing by offering purchase or rental options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11311: Establishes income eligibility requirements for occupancy of rent-regulated housing accommodations

Establishes income eligibility requirements that a tenant shall have income not to exceed one hundred twenty-five percent of the area median income to be eligible to occupy certain rent-regulated housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes income caps for rent-regulated housing, protecting tenants from displacement and strengthening affordable housing protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10486: Relates to housing opportunities and supports

Establishes the HOMES (housing opportunity and maintenance through empowerment and supports) act"; requires the state commissioner of social services to establish housing portals for landlords and tenants.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes housing portals to improve access and coordination for landlords and tenants, advancing housing opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 10327: Establishes a pilot program to improve equity and efficiency in housing for people with developmental disabilities

Establishes a pilot program in partnership with a nonprofit organization to improve equity and efficiency in housing for people with developmental disabilities by encouraging shared housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a pilot program to improve equity and efficiency in housing for people with developmental disabilities by encouraging shared housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11044: Requires a mortgagor to provide notice of imminent foreclosure

This bill requires landlords who are facing imminent foreclosure to inform their tenants or prospective tenants before renewing or signing a lease. The law defines imminent foreclosure as receiving a formal notice along with a court summons and complaint, and it mandates that landlords send a copy of these documents via certified mail at least two weeks before any lease agreement is finalized. If a landlord fails to provide this required notice, they must pay the tenant a five-hundred-dollar credit against the rent, in addition to any other legal remedies available. This measure directly affects landlords and tenants in New York State by ensuring transparency regarding potential foreclosure situations during the leasing process.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring landlords to disclose imminent foreclosure, preventing sudden displacement and ensuring tenants can seek new housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9710: Prohibits the eviction of small commercial tenants in the city of New York without good cause

This bill, known as the STORE Act, prevents landlords in New York City from evicting small commercial tenants - defined as those occupying retail spaces of 1,000 square feet or less - unless there is a specific, legally recognized reason. The law requires landlords to prove "good cause" in court before removing a tenant, limiting valid reasons to issues such as unpaid rent caused by excessive increases, lease violations, illegal activities on the premises, or the landlord's own need to demolish or occupy the space for a different business. If a landlord wishes to take over the property for their own use, they must provide at least 180 days' notice and pay the tenant fair market value for the loss of their business. Additionally, the act protects tenants from eviction due to rent increases that exceed 1.5 times the city's annual inflation rate and ensures that landlords cannot easily remove tenants for minor or self-created problems.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects small commercial tenants from eviction without good cause, strengthening tenant rights and housing stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10409: Relates to notice period for eviction from a manufactured home park

Provides that a warrant for eviction from a manufactured home park shall give fourteen days notice, if such person rents a manufactured home in a manufactured home park from a manufactured home park owner or operator.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends eviction notice period from 7 to 14 days, strengthening tenant protections in manufactured home parks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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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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