New York A04960 mandates detailed tenant rights in residential leases, including warranty of habitability and sublet rights.

New York A04960 amends the real property law, multiple dwelling law, multiple residence law, and real property actions and proceedings law to require all residential leases to include specific tenant rights. These include the warranty of habitability, the right to participate in tenants' associations, no eviction for good faith complaints, utility payment offset, and sublet rights. The bill also grants tenants the right to install extra locks and outlines landlord obligations regarding heating and oil delivery. Tenants must receive written notice of their rights at the start of the tenancy.

New York A04960 mandates detailed tenant rights in residential leases, including warranty of habitability and sublet rights.

New York A04960 amends the real property law, multiple dwelling law, multiple residence law, and real property actions and proceedings law to require all residential leases to include specific tenant rights. These include the warranty of habitability, the right to participate in tenants' associations, no eviction for good faith complaints, utility payment offset, and sublet rights. The bill also grants tenants the right to install extra locks and outlines landlord obligations regarding heating and oil delivery. Tenants must receive written notice of their rights at the start of the tenancy.