Bill > S07571

This bill prohibits landlords from increasing the maximum allowable rent when making modifications, improvements, or increases to a dwelling space specifically to accommodate the needs of a disabled tenant. The bill provides a detailed definition of "disabled," which includes individuals with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit major life activities, as certified by a licensed physician in the state. Specifically, the bill amends several sections of New York City's administrative code and existing housing laws to add this provision across different rental regulation frameworks. Under the current law, landlords can typically increase rent when making substantial improvements to a housing accommodation, but this bill creates an exception for modifications made to support disabled tenants, effectively protecting these tenants from potential rent increases related to accessibility improvements. The changes apply to various types of housing accommodations, including those covered by the city rent and rehabilitation law, emergency tenant protection act, and emergency housing rent control law. The bill aims to ensure that disabled tenants are not financially penalized for necessary accommodations that improve their ability to live comfortably and independently in their rental units.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7571