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New York S 305 Passed Chamber high impact

Good Cause Eviction Expansion.

Eviction / Last action 2026-04-22 / AI draft, awaiting attorney review

Summary

Establishes a statewide right to renewal for residential tenants and limits the circumstances under which a landlord may refuse to renew a lease. Caps annual rent increases at the lesser of 3 percent or 1.5 times the regional CPI.

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Suggested Addendum

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ADDENDUM, JUST CAUSE EVICTION NOTICE

In accordance with recent NY legislation, Lessor agrees that termination of this Lease without cause is restricted to the enumerated lawful grounds. Notice periods and relocation assistance, where required, shall be provided per current state law.

Reason for update: Establishes a statewide right to renewal for residential tenants and limits the circumstances under which a landlord may refuse to renew a lease. Caps annual rent increases at the lesser of 3 percent or 1.5 times the regional CPI.

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Bill Timeline

Date pending

Introduced

Bill referred to committee for review.

In committee

Committee review

Subject-matter committee voted to advance.

Floor vote

Passed Chamber

Cleared the originating chamber and sent forward.

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