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NY A01865
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Prohibits landlords from restricting residential tenants from installing appliances or fixtures, provided installations comply with building codes and the tenant obtains written consent from the landlord
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Requires landlords to respond in writing within 30 days to tenant installation requests, with any denial including the specific reason and reference to applicable building codes or laws
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Prohibits landlords from imposing surcharges for tenant-installed appliances when the tenant pays utility bills directly to the provider
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Requires tenants at lease termination to either restore the unit to its prior condition or leave the installed appliances/fixtures at no cost to the landlord
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Defines covered "appliances or fixtures" as refrigerators, freezers, ranges (including cooktops or ovens), built-in microwave ovens, sinks, faucets, or showerheads
Legislative Description
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".
Last Action
amended on third reading 1865b
3/11/2026