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This bill addresses rent overcharges and landlord accountability in New York City by introducing several key provisions for rent-regulated housing. Specifically, the bill extends the look-back period for rent overcharge claims and imposes new documentation requirements on landlords. If a landlord fails to timely file their annual rent registration statement, courts and regulatory divisions will be required to consider those years when determining the current legal regulated rent, effectively removing the statute of limitations protection for landlords who do not comply with registration requirements. Additionally, landlords must now provide prospective tenants with documentation supporting any rent increases from the previous four years when offering a new lease. The bill amends multiple sections of New York City's administrative code, the Emergency Tenant Protection Act, and the Civil Practice Law and Rules to implement these changes. The legislation is retroactive, applying to ongoing legal proceedings and future actions, and is designed to increase transparency and protect tenants from potential rent overcharges by holding landlords more accountable for accurate and timely rent reporting.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4313