Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 8672: Enacts the employer-assisted housing matching grant act

Creates an employer-assisted housing match grant program under which certain nonprofit employees may be eligible for a state match for certain employer-provided funds for housing costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state expenditure for employer housing grants, increasing government spending on housing assistance programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates state match for employer housing funds, directly funding affordable housing assistance for nonprofit employees through a grant program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance 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 · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 8960: Enacts the "extreme weather tenant protection act"

This bill, S 8960 ("Extreme Weather Tenant Protection Act"), prohibits residential evictions during extreme weather events in New York State. It stops courts from issuing eviction warrants and halts enforcement during official heat warnings (90°F+ heat index) or declared state emergencies, plus the following 72 hours. Tenants retain rights to pay rent at the prior rate while maintaining housing protections, and landlords may continue eviction proceedings but cannot remove tenants during the moratorium. The law applies statewide to residential tenants (excluding short-term hotel stays) and requires public notices about the eviction suspension.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits evictions during extreme weather, protecting tenants from displacement during emergencies, aligns with tenant protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8676: Enacts the care workforce housing preference act

Provides for the eligibility of certain households for a care workforce housing preference; provides for the method of application for such preference; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates housing preference for care workforce, advancing affordable housing access for essential workers by prioritizing their eligibility in housing programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides housing preference for care workforce, addressing housing stability - a key factor in workforce retention and job access within labor sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 8612: Relates to enacting technical changes to the good cause eviction law

This bill makes technical updates to New York's good cause eviction law, primarily refining how rent increases and exemptions are calculated. It clarifies that rent increases must not exceed 245% of the fair market rent (published by HUD), adjusts the inflation index formula for rent adjustments (using specific regional CPI data), and defines "consummated" for condo/co-op conversions. These changes directly affect landlords and tenants in residential units covered by the law, including condos, co-ops, and properties with rent-regulated units. The bill ensures clearer implementation of existing protections by updating technical definitions and calculation methods.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies rent increase limits (245% of HUD fair market rent) and calculation methods under good cause eviction law, strengthening tenant protections against excessive rent hikes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics 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 9299: Relates to making housing a policy in the state of New York

Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, workforce and senior housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates state policy to increase affordable housing options, directly advancing the topic with explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 9370: Relates to enacting technical changes to the good cause eviction law

This bill makes technical updates to New York's good cause eviction law, primarily clarifying how rent increases are calculated and which housing units are covered. It defines the "inflation index" for rent adjustments (using a specific CPI metric) and adds definitions for when co-op or condo units are subject to the law. Landlords must now provide clear written notices explaining if a unit is covered by the law, the reason for non-renewal, or if a rent increase exceeds the local standard. These changes directly affect renters in rent-stabilized units, co-ops, condos, and certain affordable housing, as well as landlords required to follow these notice and rent- increase rules.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies rent calculations and requires transparent landlord notices, strengthening tenant protections under good cause eviction law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing 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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passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 2534: Provides retroactivity to the original date of eligibility in certain cases for the senior citizens rent increase exemption (SCRIE) and disability rent increase exemption (DRIE)

Provides retroactivity to the original date of eligibility for the senior citizens rent increase exemption (SCRIE) and disability rent increase exemption (DRIE).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides retroactive rent exemptions for seniors/disabled tenants, strengthening tenant protections and ensuring they receive entitled benefits, directly advancing housing security for vulnerable residents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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