New YorkS 9522025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Makes rent stabilized dwelling units eligible for certain protections

Sponsored By: Brian Kavanagh (Democratic)

Became Law

JUDICIARYCODES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Stronger deposit rules for rent-stabilized renters

These rules apply to rent‑stabilized or ETPA‑covered units. The deposit or advance cannot be more than one month’s rent. Your full deposit is refundable, except itemized amounts for unpaid rent, tenant‑caused damage beyond normal wear, unpaid utilities owed to the landlord, and moving or storage costs. After you move out, the landlord must send a written itemized list and return the rest within 14 days, or lose any right to keep it. In any dispute, the landlord must prove deductions were reasonable. Any lease clause waiving these rights is void. For willful violations, you can get actual damages and up to twice the deposit as a penalty.

Your deposit when the building sells

When a building is sold, a buyer who actually knows about your deposit must repay the deposit plus interest if it was not turned over. The law treats the buyer as knowing if the deposit showed in bank records within six months before closing, was acknowledged in the lease, or you provide documents. If there is no record, the buyer must notify you in writing within 30 days after closing; then you have 30 days to send cancelled checks, receipts, or a signed lease as proof, or you lose claims against the buyer. If the buyer fails to give that notice, you can send proof at any time. A buyer may require the seller to place one month’s rent in escrow when no deposit record exists. If a court‑appointed receiver runs the property, the receiver only pays deposits from funds actually turned over and any operating income left after expenses.

Move-in and move-out inspection rights

For covered units, the landlord must offer a pre‑move‑in inspection. If you ask, both sides sign a list of existing defects before you move in, and you cannot be charged for them later. Near move‑out, the landlord must tell you that you can request a pre‑vacancy inspection (unless you gave less than two weeks’ notice). If you request it, the inspection happens one to two weeks before the end, with at least 48 hours’ written notice. After that, the landlord gives a list of issues, and you can fix them before you leave.

When these protections apply to leases

Beginning 30 days after enactment, these rules apply to any lease or renewal signed on or after that date. Leases or renewals signed before that date are not covered.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brian Kavanagh
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Lea Webb
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 51 • No: 29

Senate vote • 4/29/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 38 • No: 23

committee vote • 2/11/2025

Judiciary Committee Vote

Yes: 13 • No: 6

Actions Timeline

SIGNED CHAP.436
10/16/2025Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
10/9/2025Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
5/27/2025House
PASSED ASSEMBLY
5/27/2025House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.154
4/30/2025House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A6423A
4/30/2025House
REFERRED TO CODES
4/29/2025House
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
4/29/2025Senate
PASSED SENATE
4/29/2025Senate
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 952B
4/9/2025Senate
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 952A
2/26/2025Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
2/24/2025Senate
2ND REPORT CAL.
2/12/2025Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.344
2/11/2025Senate
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1/8/2025Senate

Bill Text

Amendment B
4/9/2025
PDF
Amendment A
2/26/2025
PDF
Original
1/7/2025
PDF

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