New YorkClarifies the definition of "tenant" to exclude squatters
What it does
Excludes squatters from tenant protections; extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 60 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree; clarifies lease provisions.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 7REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTLatest
- 2025
- Jan 16REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTIntroduced