Requires a notice informing tenants of their rights to be provided to tenants at the time they execute a residential lease and to be posted in certain buildings.
Impact
If enacted, A08454 will amend the real property law significantly, mandating that all landlords include the tenants' bill of rights in their lease agreements, whether written or oral. This would ensure that tenants are actively informed about their rights at the beginning of their tenancy. The bill would apply broadly across various types of residential properties, although it excludes certain categories such as owner-occupied buildings with six or fewer units and temporary accommodations like hotels. This move is set to strengthen tenant protections and foster a more transparent landlord-tenant relationship.
Summary
A08454, known as the Tenants' Bill of Rights, is a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing the rights of tenants in New York State. The bill seeks to establish a comprehensive set of entitlements for individuals who occupy rental properties as their primary residences. Among the rights delineated in the bill are the rights to habitable living conditions, the right to form tenants' groups, protection against eviction without good cause, and the right to receive notice of rent increases. This legislation reflects a growing emphasis on tenant protections amid increasing housing costs and changing rental practices.
Contention
Despite the anticipated benefits, there are notable points of contention surrounding A08454. Some opponents of the bill argue that by imposing additional requirements on landlords, it could discourage investment in rental properties and potentially lead to higher rents due to increased operational costs. Additionally, concerns have been voiced regarding the practicality of enforcing these rights, particularly for tenants who may face retaliation from landlords for asserting their rights. The discussions around the bill highlight the delicate balance between empowering tenants and maintaining a favorable environment for property owners.
Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to provide an informational notice to supportive housing tenants which contains information about a supportive housing tenant's rights as a tenant, information about their building and other related information.
Requires that certain companies pay an annual tax if the chief executive receives compensation 100 to 250 times greater than the median pay of all their employees.
Requires that certain companies pay an annual tax if the chief executive receives compensation 100 to 250 times greater than the median pay of all their employees.
Limits the amount of rent increases for residential ground lease cooperative apartment buildings; establishes certain rights upon the expiration of such leases.
Limits the amount of rent increases for residential ground lease cooperative apartment buildings; establishes certain rights upon the expiration of such leases.
Requires notification procedures to be established requiring notice to be given prior to certain construction projects in school buildings or a district leasing school property.
Requires lessors or their authorized agent to provide a copy of a lease agreement upon written request of a residential lessee within thirty calendar days from the date of such request.
Enacts the "tenants organizing act"; allows tenants' groups, committees or other tenants' organizations to invite outside guests or visitors including elected officials, services providers, housing lawyers, etc. without being required to pay fees; defines "tenants' organization"; provides for activities that tenants' organizations can take part in; provides for the manner in how a tenants' organization is established.
Enacts the "tenants organizing act"; allows tenants' groups, committees or other tenants' organizations to invite outside guests or visitors including elected officials, services providers, housing lawyers, etc. without being required to pay fees; defines "tenants' organization"; provides for activities that tenants' organizations can take part in; provides for the manner in how a tenants' organization is established.