Housing (Landlords)

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10464: Provides criteria for determining whether an individual is a transient occupant

This bill establishes specific criteria for courts to determine if someone living in a hotel or rooming house is a "transient occupant" rather than a tenant. To make this determination, judges will evaluate the totality of circumstances, such as whether the person has a primary residence elsewhere, maintains official records like voter registration, or is there for temporary lodging. The legislation also clarifies that a "tenant" does not include a squatter, who is defined as someone entering property without permission. By defining these categories, the bill aims to clarify when a landlord-tenant relationship exists and when special legal proceedings are required for eviction.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts tenant protections by reclassifying long-term hotel/rooming house residents as transient occupants, limiting their legal rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 11492: Provides criteria for determining whether an individual is a transient occupant

This bill establishes specific criteria for courts to determine if someone staying in a hotel or rooming house is a "transient occupant" rather than a tenant. Under the new rules, a person is considered a tenant if they have lived in the property for at least thirty consecutive days and lack a primary residence elsewhere, such as proof of another home, voter registration, or a local job. The legislation clarifies that individuals who enter property without permission, known as squatters, are not considered tenants. Consequently, landlords must follow special legal procedures to remove tenants or lawful occupants, while the definitions provided aim to distinguish between temporary guests and those with established residency.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts tenant protections by making it easier to classify long-term hotel/rooming house residents as transients rather than tenants.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 11470: Relates to authorizing the city of Albany to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such city's annual tax levy

This bill allows the city of Albany to add unpaid fines for housing, building, and fire code violations to a property owner's annual tax bill. To qualify for this measure, the fines must be at least five percent of the property's tax value, remain unpaid for one year, and apply only to non-owner-occupied residential properties. The legislation also requires the city to notify owners of these additions and to create a support program for tenants facing potential foreclosure due to unpaid violations. Property owners can avoid foreclosure by paying the owed amount before the tax auction deadline or by entering into a payment plan with the city. If a property is sold at auction, any remaining balance after covering the fines and costs can still be pursued against the former owner.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes adding unpaid fines to tax levies, increasing revenue for the city to fund code enforcement and essential services.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill allows adding unpaid housing fines to tax levies, increasing financial burden on property owners and potentially reducing affordable housing access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Landlords Mortgages

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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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4291: Relates to the discharge of residents of a community residence

Relates to the discharge of residents of a community residence; provides that nothing shall be deemed construed as creating a relationship of landlord and tenant between an operator of a community residence and a resident; defines community residence.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill explicitly removes landlord-tenant relationship, weakening tenant protections for community residence residents by excluding them from standard housing laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7489: Eliminates certain restrictions on the right to eviction for landlord's personal use

Removes certain restrictions relating to the "immediate and compelling necessity" of the landlord on a landlord's ability in certain New York city apartments which are rent stabilized or rent controlled to recover possession of a housing accommodation for such landlord's own personal use and occupancy or for the use and occupancy of such landlord's immediate family.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRemoves restrictions on landlord evictions for personal use, weakening tenant protections in rent-stabilized apartments per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2366: Clarifies the definition of "tenant" to exclude squatters

Excludes squatters from tenant protections; extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 60 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree; clarifies lease provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds squatting to criminal trespass, expanding criminalization per bill's summary.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingExcludes squatters from tenant protections, directly weakening legal safeguards for vulnerable occupants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Landlords Tenant Rights

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