Bill > A05396

This bill, known as the "Right to Timely Rental Applications Act", establishes new rules for rental application processing in New York. Specifically, the bill requires landlords to respond to rental applications within seven days, or the application will be automatically considered rejected. If a landlord does not provide notice to an applicant within this timeframe—either after receiving a completed application form or after accepting an application deposit—they are deemed to have rejected the application. Additionally, if one co-applicant is rejected, all co-applicants are considered rejected. The bill also mandates that any application fees or charges that are returnable must be refunded to rejected applicants within fourteen days of rejection. This legislation aims to provide more transparency and efficiency in the rental application process by setting clear timelines for landlords' responses and ensuring prompt communication with potential tenants. The act will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, giving landlords and rental agencies time to adjust to the new requirements.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5396