S 6729 NY
Relates to the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants
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Summary
This bill prohibits landlords from restricting tenants from installing appliances or fixtures in rental units. It clarifies that landlords are not required to modify utilities or alter the unit to accommodate such installations. The bill prohibits landlords from charging surcharges when tenants pay utilities directly to providers. Tenants must either restore appliances or fixtures to their original condition when moving out or leave them in the unit at no cost to the landlord. The bill defines what constitutes "appliances or fixtures" for these purposes.
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Official abstract
Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".
Sponsor (1)
- Robert Jackson Democratic · primary
3 coauthors / cosponsors
- Michelle Hinchey Democratic · cosponsor
- Rachel May Democratic · cosponsor
- James Sanders Jr. Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (10)
- Mar 21, 2025 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY · upper
- Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY · upper
- Apr 29, 2026 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY · upper
- Apr 29, 2026 PRINT NUMBER 6729A · upper
- May 19, 2026 1ST REPORT CAL.1182 · upper
- May 20, 2026 2ND REPORT CAL. · upper
- May 21, 2026 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 PASSED SENATE · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 REFERRED TO HOUSING · lower
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