Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1019: Establishes equitable repair and maintenance standards for certain buildings

Establishes equitable repair and maintenance standards for mixed income residential buildings with twenty or more units to prevent the use of repair and maintenance services as a form of tenant harassment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents tenant harassment through maintenance services in multi-unit housing, directly protecting tenant rights per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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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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in committee · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 3121: Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants with fees for the payment of rent through an automated clearing house or online payment system

This bill prohibits residential landlords in New York from charging tenants fees for using electronic rent payment methods like online systems or automated clearing house (ACH) transfers. It requires landlords to offer at least one fee-free payment option, such as cash or personal checks, and bans any agreement where tenants waive these rights. Landlords cannot force tenants to use electronic payments exclusively or charge fees for choosing not to use them. The law applies directly to residential landlords and their tenants, ensuring no added costs for common digital payment methods.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord fees for electronic rent payments, protecting tenants from additional costs and ensuring fee-free options, strengthening tenant rights in housing affordability.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans fees for electronic rent payments, enabling accessible digital transaction methods without financial barriers to technology use.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4284: Expands the right to seek the appointment of administrators of buildings, pursuant to article 7-A, to tenants and local governments throughout to make procedures conform with realities of housing stock; repealer

Expands the right to seek the appointment of administrators of buildings to tenants and local governments throughout the state and to make procedures conform with realities of housing stock throughout the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tenant access to building administrators, strengthening tenant rights and addressing housing management issues per bill text.85% confidence

Sub-Topics 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

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 1838: Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program

Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program; enables municipalities to repair immediately hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not undertaken such repairs in a reasonable time.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes municipalities to repair hazardous housing violations, protecting tenant safety from immediate code violations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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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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in committee · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 2619: Establishes certain rights upon the expiration of ground lease residential cooperative apartment buildings

Bill A 2619 establishes specific rights for residents and cooperatives in ground lease residential cooperative apartment buildings. Upon the expiration of a ground lease, the cooperative must dissolve, and residents are converted to tenants, with rental leases offered under existing tenant protection laws. The bill also allows cooperatives to encumber their interest in the ground lease, requiring ground lease owners to provide reasonable cause for refusal if consent is needed. Additionally, it grants ground lease residential cooperatives a right of first refusal to purchase the ground lease real property if the owner decides to sell it.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates tenant protections for residents converting from cooperatives upon ground lease expiration, strengthening tenant rights in housing transitions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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