NY S03856

Prohibits landlords from denying residential rental applications based on tenant screening reports or prior housing court proceedings under Article Seven of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law or Section 110 of the New York City Civil Court Act

Creates exception allowing landlords to consider prior housing court proceedings only when a judge ruled in favor of the landlord, a warrant of eviction was issued, and the tenant did not enter into a voluntary agreement such as a stipulation or consent decree

Grants aggrieved persons the right to sue for injunctive relief, actual damages, court costs, legal fees, punitive damages, and compensatory damages in any court of competent jurisdiction

Applies immediately to all landlord-tenant relationships entered into or renewed after the act's effective date