Bill > A06199

This bill modifies existing tenant protection laws in New York to prohibit landlords in cities with populations under one million, as well as in towns and villages, from refusing to renew a lease based on the landlord's desire to use the housing accommodation for personal or family occupancy. Specifically, the bill repeals previous provisions that allowed landlords to evict tenants for personal use, effectively eliminating the "owner use" exception in rental housing regulations. The legislation removes complex existing language that previously permitted such evictions under certain conditions, such as demonstrating an immediate and compelling need or considering the tenant's age or disability status. By doing so, the bill seeks to provide greater housing stability for tenants by preventing landlords from using personal use as a grounds for non-renewal of leases or eviction. The bill will apply retroactively to tenants currently in possession of housing accommodations, regardless of when the landlord's application or refusal to renew occurred, and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6199