Bill > A08454

This bill establishes a comprehensive Tenants' Bill of Rights in New York State that requires landlords to inform tenants of their legal protections and rights when entering into a lease. The bill outlines ten specific tenant rights, including the right to habitable living conditions, the ability to form tenant groups, protection from landlord retaliation, the right to sublease in buildings with four or more units, receiving notice of rent increases, lease termination options, utility payment offsets, rent payment receipts, alternative payment methods beyond electronic systems, and protections regarding security deposits. Landlords must now attach a copy of these rights to written leases, provide them verbally for oral leases, and in buildings with more than six units, post a notice of tenant rights in a prominent location. The bill includes several exemptions from these requirements, such as owner-occupied buildings with six or fewer units, hotels, dormitories, shelters, and certain types of specialized housing. The legislation will go into effect 90 days after becoming law, aiming to increase transparency and protect tenants' interests across various residential rental situations in New York State.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8454