Bill > A01863

This bill requires certain agencies and landlords to provide notice to tenants about potential eligibility for rent increase exemption programs designed for low-income elderly persons and persons with disabilities. Specifically, the state commissioner of housing and community renewal must provide such notice when processing rent-related applications or adjustments, such as major capital improvement applications, rent increases, or annual certifications. Landlords must also provide similar notices with initial and renewal leases and during annual housing accommodation registrations. The notices must clearly display eligibility requirements for the rent increase exemption programs and include contact information (website and phone number) where tenants can obtain more details. The notices will inform tenants about two specific rent increase exemption programs: the senior citizen rent increase exemption program and the disability rent increase exemption program. When these notices are sent, they must include specific information about the agency providing the notice. The bill aims to improve tenant awareness of potential financial relief programs by mandating more comprehensive and frequent notification about these rent exemption opportunities.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1863