Housing (Landlords)

in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 10115: Clarifies provisions related to eviction where a landlord seeks to demolish a housing accommodation

This bill clarifies when a landlord can use building demolition as a "good cause" reason to evict tenants. It requires landlords to demolish an *entire* housing accommodation or building (not just individual units) to qualify for this eviction reason. Landlords must prove their intent to demolish the whole structure with "clear and convincing evidence" to win a court case. This directly affects landlords seeking eviction based on demolition plans and protects tenants in buildings where only partial demolition is proposed.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to demolish entire buildings with clear evidence, strengthening tenant protections against unjust evictions based on demolition plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 9, 2026

S 8857: Relates to creating the tenants' bill of rights

Requires a notice informing tenants of their rights to be provided to tenants at the time they execute a residential lease and to be posted in certain buildings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires tenant rights notices at lease signing and posting, directly strengthening tenant protections per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 9294: 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 HousingRequires landlords to disclose tenant screening criteria, enhancing transparency and preventing potential discrimination against tenants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7957: Provides remedies for tenants of illegal dwelling units who were forced to vacate due to an emergency vacate order or eviction

Requires a rebate of all rent paid to a landlord to be paid back to a tenant who was forced to vacate an illegal dwelling unit pursuant to an emergency vacate order or eviction.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent rebates for tenants displaced from illegal dwellings, directly protecting tenant rights and addressing unsafe housing conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6696: Relates to tenant security deposit accounts and administrative expenses to which a person may be entitled

Provides that a landlord depositing security deposits in an interest bearing account shall be entitled to receive as administration expenses a sum equivalent to 20 percent of the interest earned by such security money per annum, but not to exceed one percent per annum of the money so deposited.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows landlords to retain 20% of security deposit interest (up to 1% of deposit), reducing tenant benefits and weakening tenant protection standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 952: Makes rent stabilized dwelling units eligible for certain protections

Requires that the entire amount of a rental deposit or advance be refundable to the tenant upon the tenant's vacating of the premises except for an amount lawfully retained for non-payment of rent or utilities, damage caused by the tenant, or storage costs; requires landlord to provide an itemized statement of damages and to return the balance of the deposit within 14 days; requires that tenant be given the opportunity to inspect the rental premises prior to signing a lease; allows a grantee or assignee of the leased premises to demand that an escrow account be opened.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates full deposit refunds with itemized damages, requiring landlord accountability and tenant inspection rights - directly strengthens tenant protections in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7072: Entitles senior citizens to a refund of any security deposit exceeding one month's rent

Limits the amount of security deposit for residential rental premises which may be charged to a senior citizen who has occupied the premises for five years or more to the equivalent of one month's rent; entitles a person who has attained the age of sixty-two to a refund of that portion of any security deposit held by the landlord which exceeds one month's rent.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits security deposits for seniors to one month's rent, refunding excess - directly protects tenant financial rights in housing95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4355: Requires landlords to return security deposits within a reasonable time

Requires landlords to return the full security deposit and any accrued interest to which the tenant is entitled less any amount retained by the landlord within 21 days of the end of the lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires timely return of security deposits, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 56: Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by such landlord as a result thereof

Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by such landlord as a result thereof, provided such dishonored check fee was included in the initial lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from charging excessive fees for bounced checks, directly protecting tenants from unfair financial burdens - core tenant protection measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 5682: Relates to the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence

Relates to the determination of the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence by the loft board or a court of competent jurisdiction, or by registration with the loft board; provides factors for consideration for such findings; restores certain landlord-tenant relationships severed prior to the effective date.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill defines protected occupant status criteria, strengthens tenant rights by restoring severed landlord-tenant relationships, and ensures primary residence protections for interim multiple dwelling units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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