New York A01865 prohibits landlords from restricting tenant-installed appliances or fixtures, provided tenants obtain written consent and comply with.

New York A01865 amends the real property law to ensure landlords cannot restrict tenants from installing appliances or fixtures, as long as tenants have written consent and comply with applicable building codes. Landlords are not required to alter utilities or the unit for such installations. Tenants must either restore the unit to its original condition or leave the installed appliances or fixtures at the end of the tenancy. The bill defines "appliances or fixtures" to include refrigerators, freezers, ranges, microwaves, sinks, faucets, and showerheads.

New York A01865 prohibits landlords from restricting tenant-installed appliances or fixtures, provided tenants obtain written consent and comply with.

New York A01865 amends the real property law to ensure landlords cannot restrict tenants from installing appliances or fixtures, as long as tenants have written consent and comply with applicable building codes. Landlords are not required to alter utilities or the unit for such installations. Tenants must either restore the unit to its original condition or leave the installed appliances or fixtures at the end of the tenancy. The bill defines "appliances or fixtures" to include refrigerators, freezers, ranges, microwaves, sinks, faucets, and showerheads.