Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9719: Relates to remedies for a violation of the prohibition on a landlord from refusing to rent due to a tenant's involvement in a prior dispute

Provides penalties when a landlord of a residential premises refuses to rent to a potential tenant on the basis that the potential tenant was involved in a past or pending landlord-tenant action or summary proceeding.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits housing discrimination based on prior disputes, protecting tenant rights and ensuring fair access to housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11137: Requires community median income be used by certain affordable housing programs in N.Y. City

Requires community median income be used by certain affordable housing programs in a city having a population of one million or more; requires affordable housing programs using state funding to cover 33 percent or more of the construction costs of a building or buildings to use community median income to determine income eligibility and rent levels; exempts programs utilizing federal funding.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates use of community median income for affordable housing eligibility, strengthening tenant protections and ensuring housing assistance aligns with local economic realities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9700: Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant

Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant; declares that such use is an unfair or deceptive trade practice.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits landlords from using algorithms to set rent, protecting tenants from potential discrimination and unfair pricing practices.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the use of algorithmic devices in rent setting, limiting the application of technology in housing management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 9650: Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information re rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals pertaining to units in the Affordable New York Housing Program

Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by prohibiting landlords from including incorrect rent decontrol information in leases for affordable housing units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 9490: Relates to unlawful discriminatory practices against tenants relating to citizenship or immigration status

Prohibits landlords or their agents from inquiring or requiring disclosure about citizenship or immigration status, requiring specific immigration documentation to be presented, disclosing immigration or citizenship status to third parties, or threatening to report a tenant's citizenship or immigration status in retaliation for asserting their rights.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by prohibiting discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, preventing housing discrimination and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects tenants from discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, advancing immigrant rights and limiting discriminatory practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10599: Establishes certain criteria for the rent guidelines board to use for purposes of determining annual rent adjustments

This bill directs New York City's rent guidelines board to use specific criteria when setting annual rent adjustments for rental properties. It requires the board to assess properties of all sizes, categorize owners by scale based on unit count, rent, and income, and publicly disclose the data sources used for decisions. Additionally, it restricts hardship rent increases to property owners with twenty or fewer units and bars limited liability companies and large real estate investors from receiving such increases. These changes aim to standardize how rent adjustments are calculated and limit financial relief to smaller landlords. The bill takes effect immediately but expires when the original section of the administrative code it amends does.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by establishing criteria for rent adjustments, categorizing owners by scale, and restricting hardship rent increases for smaller properties.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

A 10721: Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility

Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility due to a head of household's temporary increase in income.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends rent increase exemption benefits for seniors, protecting vulnerable tenants from housing cost burdens and maintaining affordable housing access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 10644: Relates to increasing fines for the late filing of rent registration statements

This bill increases the penalty for landlords in New York who fail to file rent registration statements on time. It directly affects property owners who must submit annual or initial rent registration forms to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal. Under the new rules, owners who miss filing deadlines after receiving notice will face a fine of one thousand dollars per unregistered unit for each month the registration remains delinquent. The bill also clarifies that late filings will eliminate penalties related to rent increases made before the filing occurs, provided those increases were otherwise lawful. The fine can be enforced as a court judgment after the review period expires.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases penalties for landlords who fail to comply with rent registration requirements, strengthening tenant protections and regulatory compliance in housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 20, 2026

A 10287: 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 ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies tax credit program application criteria to incentivize positive rental reporting, strengthening affordable housing funding through tax incentives within fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to offer positive rental reporting, aiding tenant credit building and strengthening low-income housing program preferences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10279: Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse

This bill (A 10279) prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against policyholders based on marital status after the death of a spouse. It directly affects widowed individuals who purchase or maintain property, casualty, home, renter's, or auto insurance. The law bans insurers from refusing to continue coverage, canceling policies, limiting coverage, or charging higher premiums solely because a policyholder is widowed. The provision applies to all insurance types covered under the law and takes effect upon the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents insurance discrimination for home and renter's insurance, protecting widowed individuals from financial barriers to maintaining housing stability.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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