Bill > S06718

This bill prohibits landlords from imposing any surcharges on tenants for installing or using their own appliances in rental units that are subject to rent control or rent stabilization laws, specifically when the tenant is responsible for paying the electric utility service. The bill amends multiple sections of New York City's administrative code and existing tenant protection laws, including the Emergency Tenant Protection Act and the Emergency Housing Rent Control Law. By adding nearly identical language to these different legal frameworks, the bill ensures consistent protection for tenants across various types of rent-regulated housing. The new provisions prevent landlords from charging additional fees to tenants who choose to install their own appliances and pay for the electricity to operate them, which could help reduce housing costs for renters. The bill takes effect immediately but includes provisions that tie its longevity to the continuation of the public emergency requiring residential rent and eviction regulations. This legislation aims to provide financial relief and more flexibility for tenants in rent-controlled and rent-stabilized apartments in New York City.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6718