New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00561

Introduced

1/8/25

Refer

1/8/25

Report Pass

2/3/25

Engrossed

5/13/25

Refer

5/13/25

Engrossed

6/10/25

Refer

6/10/25

Refer

1/7/26

Report Pass

1/27/26

Report Pass

1/27/26

Caption

Requires certain agencies and individuals to provide notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs to tenants upon the occurrence of certain events.

Impact

The enactment of S00561 is expected to have a significant positive impact on low-income elderly persons and individuals with disabilities by ensuring they are adequately informed about available financial relief from rent increases. This legislation aims to prevent potential economic hardships that could arise from unexpected rent hikes, thus providing a layer of protection to these at-risk groups. By making information readily accessible, the bill seeks to enhance the awareness and understanding of tenants regarding their rights and available assistance programs.

Summary

Bill S00561 aims to amend the administrative code of New York City and the real property tax law to require that tenants be informed about their potential eligibility for rent increase exemptions targeting low-income elderly individuals and persons with disabilities. The bill mandates that tenants receive notice from their landlords or designated agencies concerning these exemptions during specific events, including the application for rent adjustments due to capital improvements or when they receive a rent increase notice. It underscores the necessity for clear communication to vulnerable populations regarding their housing rights.

Contention

The bill's proponents argue that enhanced notice requirements are essential for protecting vulnerable populations from financial strain due to housing costs. However, it could face opposition from landlords and property owners who may perceive these requirements as an added administrative burden or as infringing on their rights to manage rental properties freely. The balance between tenant rights and property management's operational realities could become a point of contention in legislative discussions surrounding this bill.

Companion Bills

NY A01863

Same As Requires certain agencies and individuals to provide notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs to tenants upon the occurrence of certain events.

Previously Filed As

NY A01863

NY S07382

Increases penalties for certain larceny and fraud crimes against elderly persons; makes such crimes a class B felony.

NY S03742

Requires landlords of certain housing accommodations to include with all new and renewal leases, on any rent bills, including any electronic communication the informational material describing eligibility for and the benefits of the senior rent increase exemption program and the disability rent increase exemption program.

NY A08051

Increases penalties for certain larceny and fraud crimes against elderly persons; makes such crimes a class B felony.

NY S08638

Expands the real property tax exemption for persons with disabilities to property owners who are a parent or parents of an individual with a disability and such individual lives at such property.

NY A01563

NY S07570

Requires all municipal corporations to adopt senior citizen rent increase exemption programs and disability rent increase exemption programs within one year.

NY S05280

Relates to providing language access services to individuals relating to the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities and senior citizen and disabled homeowners.

NY HB782

Expanding property tax exemptions for certain elderly and disabled persons; raising public awareness regarding tax credits and exemptions; and requiring an annual report regarding the efficacy of the low and moderate income homeowners property tax relief program.

NY A07996

Relates to creating the Neighborhood Small Business Rent Increase Exemption; provides a tax abatement for limiting rent increases on small businesses in a city of one million or more persons.

Similar Bills

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