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NY A01768
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Prohibits landlords from requiring tenants to pay for "nonessential services" (cable television, internet services, and garage usage) as a condition of leasing a dwelling
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Requires any nonessential services offered by landlords to be provided through a separate written or oral agreement from the primary lease, with tenant consent
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Declares void as contrary to public policy any lease provision that requires payment for nonessential services as part of the rental agreement
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Exempts buildings with fewer than three dwelling units from these requirements
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law and applies only to lease agreements signed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Prohibits landlords from requiring a fee for nonessential services in a tenant's base rent, including cable, internet and garage usage, as a condition of leasing a dwelling; excludes buildings with less than three dwelling units.
Last Action
reported referred to codes
2/26/2026