Bill > A07489

This bill modifies existing New York City housing laws to remove the requirement of "immediate and compelling necessity" for landlords seeking to recover possession of rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartments for their personal use or for their immediate family's use. Previously, landlords could only reclaim one housing accommodation, and certain protections existed for tenants who were 62 years or older, had lived in the building for 15 years or more, or had permanent medical impairments preventing substantial employment. The bill eliminates these specific restrictions, making it easier for landlords to reclaim apartments. However, the bill maintains tenant protections by allowing tenants to pursue legal action with damages and attorney's fees if a landlord fraudulently claims they need the apartment for personal use. The changes apply to New York City housing regulations and will remain in effect only as long as the city's emergency housing rent control measures are in place. This modification potentially gives landlords more flexibility in recovering apartments while still providing some safeguards for tenants against arbitrary evictions.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7489