New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S04098

Introduced

1/31/25

Refer

1/31/25

Refer

1/7/26

Caption

Relates to conditions precedent to the bringing of certain actions or proceedings.

Impact

The bill would significantly impact state laws governing landlord-tenant relationships, particularly regarding the eviction process. By requiring landlords to rectify any outstanding housing code violations before pursuing evictions, the legislation aims to enhance tenant protections and promote safer housing conditions across the state. This shift in responsibility reflects a growing legislative focus on tenant rights and housing stability, potentially reducing the number of unjust evictions based on non-payment of rent without consideration of the living conditions provided.

Summary

S04098 aims to amend the real property actions and proceedings law in New York, specifically concerning the conditions necessary for the initiation of certain legal actions related to eviction and tenant rights. The bill introduces modifications to current procedures, specifically stating that landlords cannot initiate eviction proceedings without first addressing existing violations related to housing maintenance and safety in their properties. This amendment seeks to empower tenants by increasing the responsibilities of landlords to maintain habitable living conditions.

Contention

Notably, some stakeholders may see this legislation as a contentious point in the ongoing debate between tenant protections and landlord rights. Proponents argue that the bill is essential for safeguarding tenants from eviction under unsafe conditions, thus ensuring their right to a habitable home is respected. Opponents, particularly from landlord advocacy groups, may argue that this could complicate the eviction process for those landlords who have compliant properties but face challenges with tenants who default on rent. The bill thus encapsulates broader issues relating to housing equity and the balance of interests between landlords and tenants.

Companion Bills

NY A01621

Same As Relates to conditions precedent to the bringing of certain actions or proceedings.

Previously Filed As

NY A01621

Relates to conditions precedent to the bringing of certain actions or proceedings.

NY S09772

Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.

NY A08291

NY S07633

NY S09270

Establishes a subpart devoted to actions and proceedings involving buildings of thirty-five or less units within the housing part.

NY S09337

Sets the required venue for actions or proceedings involving section one of article nineteen of the state constitution.

NY A11238

Sets the required venue for actions or proceedings involving section one of article nineteen of the state constitution.

NY A07003

Expands the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses to include sex trafficking and sex trafficking of a child; provides that in an action brought for human trafficking, it is not necessary to require that a criminal charge be brought or a criminal conviction be obtained as a condition of bringing a civil cause of action or receiving a civil judgment.

NY S09428

Voids agreements conditioning the right of a subcontractor's or material supplier's right to commence a lawsuit or arbitration proceeding for breach of contract or quantum meruit.

NY A10634

Voids agreements conditioning the right of a subcontractor's or material supplier's right to commence a lawsuit or arbitration proceeding for breach of contract or quantum meruit.

Similar Bills

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