Bill > S00912

This bill creates a statewide residential rental registry administered by the New York Secretary of State, requiring property owners to annually register their rental properties with detailed information including property address, number of units, accessibility features, owner contact details, and any code violations or harassment findings. The registry will include a public online searchable database where individuals can search for rental properties by address, owner name, or tax map designation, and access information about violations, outstanding orders, and property ownership. Landlords who fail to register will face penalties including a $25 per unit civil penalty and potential limitations on recovering rent or pursuing eviction. The database will be developed within two years of the bill's effective date, with code violation information being collected prospectively. The bill aims to increase transparency in the rental housing market by providing easy public access to information about rental properties, their owners, and their compliance with local housing codes and standards.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S912