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New York Senate Bill S08570
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S08570

Introduced
11/7/25  
Refer
11/7/25  

Caption

Relates to enacting the central air conditioner and heat pump rights act; provides that a homeowners' association may not adopt or enforce any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or use of a central air conditioner or heat pump.

Impact

This legislation is expected to amend the real property law by establishing clear guidelines on what constitutes reasonable restrictions by homeowners' associations. Specifically, it declares any restriction that prevents the installation of central air conditioning or heat pumps to be unenforceable if deemed contrary to public policy. The bill also includes provisions for homeowners to seek legal redress, including reimbursement of attorney's fees if they prevail in enforcing their installation rights.

Summary

Bill S08570 introduces the Central Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Rights Act, which aims to protect homeowners' rights to install and use central air conditioning systems and heat pumps. The bill stipulates that a homeowners' association cannot impose unreasonable limitations or prohibit these installations outright. This change is intended to ensure that homeowners have access to necessary cooling and heating solutions without facing restrictive rules that could hinder such installations.

Contention

The bill has sparked discussions regarding the balance of power between homeowners and their associations. Proponents argue that this legislation is necessary to prevent associations from blocking installations that are essential for comfort and health, especially in regions experiencing extreme weather. On the other hand, some critics of the bill may argue that it undermines the authority of homeowners' associations to set rules that contribute to community aesthetics and property values. The debate will likely center around the definition of 'unreasonable limitations' and the potential implications for community governance.

Companion Bills

NY A07911

Same As Relates to enacting the central air conditioner and heat pump rights act; provides that a homeowners' association may not adopt or enforce any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or use of a central air conditioner or heat pump.

NY A09523

Same As Relates to enacting the central air conditioner and heat pump rights act; provides that a homeowners' association may not adopt or enforce any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or use of a central air conditioner or heat pump.

Previously Filed As

NY A09523

Relates to enacting the central air conditioner and heat pump rights act; provides that a homeowners' association may not adopt or enforce any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or use of a central air conditioner or heat pump.

NY A07911

Relates to enacting the central air conditioner and heat pump rights act; provides that a homeowners' association may not adopt or enforce any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or use of a central air conditioner or heat pump.

NY A10102

Enacts the low impact landscaping rights act, preventing homeowners' associations from adopting or enforcing any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or maintenance of low impact landscaping.

NY S06908

Enacts the beekeeping rights act to prohibit homeowners' associations from adopting or enforcing any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or use of an apiary.

NY A01890

Enacts the low impact landscaping rights act, preventing homeowners' associations from adopting or enforcing any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or maintenance of low impact landscaping.

NY S07358

Enacts the low impact landscaping rights act, preventing homeowners' associations from adopting or enforcing any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or maintenance of low impact landscaping.

NY S09133

Enacts the low impact landscaping rights act, preventing homeowners' associations from adopting or enforcing any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or maintenance of low impact landscaping.

NY SB144

Invalidating restrictive covenants that limit or prohibit the installation of solar panels and allowing the adoption of reasonable rules by homeowners associations concerning solar panels.

NY S08718

Provides that a homeowners' association may include in its declaration, bylaws, or recorded covenants and restrictions a provision expressly prohibiting the use of a no-impact home-based business; provides that any such provision shall be approved by at least ninety percent of the total eligible voters of the homeowner's association; provides that any declaration, bylaws, or recorded covenants and restrictions prohibiting such use shall also include a provision stating that such prohibition may be eliminated by a simple majority vote.

NY A10910

Provides that a homeowners' association may include in its declaration, bylaws, or recorded covenants and restrictions a provision expressly prohibiting the use of a no-impact home-based business; provides that any such provision shall be approved by at least ninety percent of the total eligible voters of the homeowner's association; provides that any declaration, bylaws, or recorded covenants and restrictions prohibiting such use shall also include a provision stating that such prohibition may be eliminated by a simple majority vote.

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