NY S00457

Prohibits landlords from denying rental applications based on tenant screening reports or prior housing court proceedings, except when an eviction warrant was actually issued against the applicant

Allows exceptions only when: the applicant was a defendant in an eviction action, a judge ruled in favor of the landlord, a warrant of eviction was issued, and the applicant did not voluntarily agree to the judgment

Defines "tenant screening report" to include any written, oral, or other communication about a consumer's creditworthiness, character, reputation, or history of contact with housing, civil, or criminal courts used to evaluate prospective tenants

Permits aggrieved persons to sue for injunctive relief, actual damages, court costs, legal fees, and both punitive and compensatory damages

Takes effect immediately and applies to all landlord-tenant relationships entered into or renewed after the effective date