New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10311

Introduced
2/20/26  
Refer
2/20/26  
Report Pass
3/31/26  
Refer
3/31/26  
Report Pass
5/5/26  

Caption

Requires a procedure for notification of a family member of a tenant or cooperator in the case that their application to succeed a lease or occupancy agreement is denied by a limited-profit housing company.

Impact

The implementation of Bill A10311 is expected to have significant implications for state laws concerning tenant rights and housing stability. By mandating the notification process, the bill aims to empower tenants and their family members when navigating lease applications and denials. Moreover, it reinforces the accountability of limited-profit housing companies in their decision-making processes. This change can promote more equitable treatment of tenants and potentially increase the success of their applications by providing them the necessary feedback and guidance through the appeals process.

Summary

Bill A10311 aims to amend the private housing finance law by establishing a procedure through which family members of tenants or cooperators are notified if their application to succeed to a lease or occupancy agreement is denied by a limited-profit housing company. This procedural addition seeks to enhance communication between housing authorities and tenants' families, ensuring that those affected are aware of their rights and the reasons for denial, as well as the appeals process available to them. The notification process is to be developed by the commissioner or supervising agency, requiring them to provide written explanations for denials and facilitate hearings to review the housing company’s decisions.

Contention

One notable point of contention that may arise in discussions about this bill involves the balance between protecting tenant rights and the operational considerations of limited-profit housing companies. Advocates for tenant rights may argue that the implementation of this bill is crucial for ensuring transparency and fairness in housing agreements. However, opposing views may emphasize concerns regarding the administrative burden placed on housing companies by having to establish new procedures and potentially facing increased litigation or disputes over denied applications. Achieving a resolution that satisfies all stakeholders will be an important aspect of the ongoing dialogue surrounding the bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S09575

Provides that fees may be sought in certain summary proceedings between a cooperative housing corporation and a shareholder or occupant when the lease or occupancy agreement provides for the recovery of fees, legal fees, charges, surcharges, penalties, or assessments other than rent.

NY A10799

Provides that fees may be sought in certain summary proceedings between a cooperative housing corporation and a shareholder or occupant when the lease or occupancy agreement provides for the recovery of fees, legal fees, charges, surcharges, penalties, or assessments other than rent.

NY S09574

Provides that either party may be awarded attorneys' fees in the event of a default judgment in an action or summary proceeding arising out of leases of residential property where a tenant is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation and the recovery of attorneys' fees is provided for in the proprietary lease or occupancy agreement.

NY A10798

Provides that either party may be awarded attorneys' fees in the event of a default judgment in an action or summary proceeding arising out of leases of residential property where a tenant is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation and the recovery of attorneys' fees is provided for in the proprietary lease or occupancy agreement.

NY A10876

Includes certain cooperative or limited-profit housing companies for purposes of conversions to cooperative or condominium ownership in the city of New York.

NY A11044

Requires a mortgagor to provide notice of imminent foreclosure to their tenant or prospective tenant prior to renewing or signing a lease agreement.

NY S09576

Relates to elections involving board members, by-law amendments, or dissolution, reconstitution or conversion of mutual housing companies; provides that ballots shall be cast electronically to a neutral third party; provides that by-laws approved by shareholders and the commissioner of housing or supervising agency may limit eligibility for being a candidate for board of directors of a mutual housing company; relates to quorum for purposes of an election of board members in certain mutual housing companies.

NY A10768

Relates to elections involving board members, by-law amendments, or dissolution, reconstitution or conversion of mutual housing companies; provides that ballots shall be cast electronically to a neutral third party; provides that by-laws approved by shareholders and the commissioner of housing or supervising agency may limit eligibility for being a candidate for board of directors of a mutual housing company; relates to quorum for purposes of an election of board members in certain mutual housing companies.

NY S09716

Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members to succeed in certain cases to the rights of certain tenants.

NY A08412

Relates to succession rights for tenants of New York city housing authority properties.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.