Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10831: Limits the requirements of supplying good cause eviction law notice to units covered by good cause eviction laws

This bill modifies the notice requirements for landlords operating in municipalities with good cause eviction laws. It allows landlords to omit a specific mandatory notice from initial leases, lease renewals, and eviction-related documents. The change directly affects rental properties located within designated good cause eviction areas. By removing this requirement, the legislation simplifies the documentation landlords must include when initiating or renewing tenancy agreements.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill weakens tenant protections by removing mandatory notice requirements for landlords in good cause eviction areas.90% confidence

Sub-Topics 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 Apr 2, 2026

S 9692: Relates to a private right of action concerning sidewalk sheds

This bill allows tenants in New York City neighborhoods with over one million people to sue their landlords if the landlord keeps a sidewalk shed up without a valid permit or for more than thirty days without doing necessary repairs. It also permits lawsuits if a shed is dangerous or violates city safety codes, enabling tenants to request court orders to remove the shed and seek financial compensation or legal fees. Before filing a suit, a tenant must first notify the landlord in writing and wait thirty days, unless the landlord is acting in bad faith or fails to fix the problem. The law defines specific situations where a shed is allowed, such as when it is needed for exterior wall repairs required to prevent unsafe conditions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by allowing lawsuits against landlords for unsafe sidewalk sheds, directly addressing housing safety and rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10293: Enacts the "deed theft eviction protection act" in relation to prohibiting the eviction, removal, or dispossession of an owner of record from residential real property while title to such property is contested

Provides that in an action or proceeding to recover possession of residential real property, the court shall stay the issuance or execution of a warrant of eviction or removal where an owner of record demonstrates that title, ownership, deed validity, conveyance, heirship, inheritance interest, or the right to possess the property is contested in a court of competent jurisdiction, and such stay shall remain in effect until the court in which such interest in the property is contested issues a final judgment unless the court issuing such stay finds good cause to modify or lift such stay.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects owners from wrongful eviction during title disputes, preventing loss of housing and upholding property rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics 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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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9889: Establishes the vacant rental improvement program

This bill creates a new program to provide grants of up to $75,000 per unit to owners of small buildings with five or fewer units for making necessary improvements to rental properties. To receive these funds, owners must agree to lease the renovated units at affordable rates for tenants earning no more than 80% of the area median income for a period of ten years. The program specifically targets buildings located outside of cities with a population of one million or more and prioritizes units that are currently vacant or have code violations. If an owner violates the lease affordability agreement, the state reserves the right to recoup the full amount of the grant received.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new grant program funded by the state to improve affordable rental housing, directly advancing fiscal management and public service funding.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds rental property improvements and mandates affordable leasing for 10 years, directly increasing affordable housing supply.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 10314: Enacts the "Housing mobility mortgage study act"

Enacts the "Housing mobility mortgage study act" to direct the commissioner of housing and community renewal, in consultation with the state of New York mortgage agency (SONYMA) to study the potential impacts of establishing a state-backed housing mobility mortgage program within the state of New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a study for a state-backed housing mobility mortgage program, indicating intent to explore funding mechanisms that could advance affordable housing options.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 9912: Establishes the tenant power act

Establishes the tenant power act; authorizes the establishment of tenant unions and sets forth the powers and duties of such organizations; establishes the statewide tenant association; provides for the enforcement of such provisions; establishes the statewide tenant association fund; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tenant unions and a statewide association to protect tenant rights and strengthen housing advocacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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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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