New York Assembly Bill A07653

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/4/25
• Refer: 4/4/25
• Report Pass: 5/20/25
• Refer: 5/20/25
• Report Pass: 5/21/25
• Engrossed: 5/21/25
• Refer: 5/21/25
• Engrossed: 6/5/25
• Enrolled: 9/22/25
• Chaptered: 9/26/25
• Passed: 9/26/25

Caption

Requires a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in the city of Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure.

Summary

Bill A07653 amends the real property actions and proceedings law specifically for the city of Schenectady. It requires that any petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property must include proof of compliance with local laws that mandate the registration and licensure of rental residential properties. This change aims to ensure that landlords adhere to local regulations before they can initiate eviction proceedings, thereby providing additional protections for tenants.

Impact

The bill directly impacts the legal framework governing landlord-tenant relationships in Schenectady by enforcing compliance with local rental property registration laws. This amendment is expected to enhance tenant protections and ensure that landlords cannot evict tenants without demonstrating adherence to local licensing requirements. It may also encourage better compliance among landlords regarding local housing regulations.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A07653 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as indicated by the unanimous votes in both the Assembly and Senate. The discussions leading to the votes suggest a strong bipartisan agreement on the necessity of the bill to protect tenants and uphold local housing laws.

Contention

There does not appear to be significant contention surrounding this bill, as evidenced by the unanimous support in committee and floor votes. However, potential points of contention could arise from landlords who may view the additional requirement as a burden or from those concerned about the enforcement of local registration laws.