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NY A09499
NY A09499Requires the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property when covenants, conditions and restrictions exist which discriminate on the basis of a protected class in violation of state or federal law.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the real property law, in relation to requiring the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property
AI Summary
This bill requires that any "unlawful restrictions" in documents related to real property sales, which are defined as covenants, conditions, or restrictions that discriminate against a "protected class" (meaning any group protected from discrimination under state or federal law, such as based on race, religion, sex, or national origin), must be modified before the property can be sold. Sellers are obligated to remove these unlawful restrictions by submitting a modification document, provide a copy to the buyer before closing, and record the modification. Additionally, within one year of the bill's effective date, condominium boards, cooperative apartment corporations, or homeowners associations must remove or amend any unlawful restrictions in their recorded documents without needing property owner approval. The bill also outlines procedures for recording these modifications and clarifies that it does not apply to lawful restrictions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Companion passed 2026-02-13 (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9499 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09499&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09499 |
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