Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 6510: Expands eligibility requirements for rent increase exemptions for persons with disabilities

This bill expands rent increase exemptions in New York City for residents with disabilities. It amends the definition of "eligible head of the household" to include people with disabilities (and their spouses or children) who qualify under city law, not just seniors aged 62+. Eligibility requires household income under annual limits tied to federal SSI benefits ($25,000 in 2025, increasing to $29,000 by 2029). The change specifically applies to properties with federally insured mortgages, directly affecting disabled residents in these housing units who meet income criteria.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands rent exemption eligibility for disabled tenants, strengthening tenant protections and affordability for low-income households under SSI income limits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4334: Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service

Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service; directs the division of housing and community renewal to develop a standard reduction and an appeals process.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent reduction for submetered utilities, directly protecting tenants from overcharges and advancing tenant rights in housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 20, 2026

S 3787: Eliminates rent for homeless shelters; repealer

Relates to eliminating rent for homeless shelters; provides that a homeless individual or family applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance shall not be required to pay to any local or state government or agency or any provider, room and board or contribute any earned or unearned income, available benefits or resources to eliminate their need for temporary housing assistance or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance from such provider.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEliminates rent requirements for homeless shelters, directly addressing homelessness and increasing access to housing assistance without financial barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3568: Requires all residential leases to disclose tenants' rights

Provides that all residential leases shall contain a detailed description of tenant's statutory rights including among others, warranty of habitability, willful violation of lease, right to participate in tenants' associations, no eviction for good faith complaint, utility payment offset and sublet rights; grants tenant the right to install extra locks; sets out landlord obligations with respect to heating and oil delivery.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates lease disclosures of tenant rights including habitability, no eviction for complaints, and landlord obligations, strengthening tenant protections per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6914: Relates to the rental assistance payment standard pilot program

Establishes the rental assistance payment standard pilot program where the owner of a housing accommodation shall be entitled to charge and collect a rent equal to the maximum amount that the rental assistance program prescribes for like housing accommodations, subject to rent reasonableness calculations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a rental assistance pilot program setting maximum rent standards, directly supporting affordable housing by ensuring tenant affordability through structured funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7489: Eliminates certain restrictions on the right to eviction for landlord's personal use

Removes certain restrictions relating to the "immediate and compelling necessity" of the landlord on a landlord's ability in certain New York city apartments which are rent stabilized or rent controlled to recover possession of a housing accommodation for such landlord's own personal use and occupancy or for the use and occupancy of such landlord's immediate family.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRemoves restrictions on landlord evictions for personal use, weakening tenant protections in rent-stabilized apartments per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 3569: Allows prospective tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized housing accommodations to request the complete rent history of such housing accommodations

Allows prospective tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized housing accommodations to request the complete rent history of such housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tenants to verify rent history in controlled housing, strengthening tenant protections against potential rent hikes or violations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7046: Reduces the period of notice required to be given when a written demand for rent is served on a tenant and the period of notice to be given serving a warrant issued pursuant to a final judgment of eviction

Reduces the period of notice required to be given when a written demand for rent is served on a tenant after the tenant has defaulted in the payment of rent and the period of notice to be given serving a warrant issued pursuant to a final judgment of eviction from fourteen days to seven days.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingReduces tenant notice period from 14 to 7 days for rent defaults and eviction, shortening response time and weakening tenant protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7570: Requires municipal corporations to adopt senior citizen rent increase exemption programs and disability rent increase exemption programs

Requires all municipal corporations to adopt senior citizen rent increase exemption programs and disability rent increase exemption programs within one year.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent increase exemptions for seniors/disabled tenants, directly strengthening tenant protections and affordability for vulnerable housing groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4236: Relates to protecting the rights of Mitchell-Lama residents

S 4236 creates an independent office to handle tenant complaints about Mitchell-Lama housing issues, including harassment, unfair rent increases, poor maintenance, and lack of transparency in building conversions. It requires owners to provide verified financial records for building refinancing or conversions and mandates state comptroller approval for all rent increases based on documented financial reviews. The bill also guarantees legal support for tenants in housing court and directs courts to assign judges experienced with Mitchell-Lama regulations. These changes directly protect current and converted Mitchell-Lama residents from financial and operational abuses by landlords or management.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tenant complaint office, mandates financial transparency for owners, requires comptroller approval for rent hikes, and guarantees legal support - all strengthening tenant protections in affordable Mitchell-Lama housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Renters Tenant Rights

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