Bill > S03568

This bill requires all residential leases to include several detailed clauses that outline and protect tenants' rights across multiple areas. The lease must now include provisions such as a "warranty of habitability" which ensures the apartment is fit to live in and safe, with specific conditions like protection against insect infestations and inadequate facilities; a clause preventing landlords from intentionally violating lease terms or interfering with tenants' quiet enjoyment; protection for tenants' rights to organize and participate in tenant associations without fear of retaliation; a prohibition on evicting tenants who file good faith complaints; provisions for utility payment offsets if tenants pay utility bills to prevent shut-offs; and rights to sublease apartments with specific procedural requirements. Additionally, the bill mandates that leases for buildings with four or more units include a sublet clause, requires landlords to provide written notice of tenant rights, allows tenants to install extra locks, and sets standards for heating, oil delivery, and maintaining building conditions. The bill also includes provisions about landlord liability, security deposit handling, and potential fines for non-compliance, with these new requirements set to take effect on the first day of January following the bill's passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3568