Local law · Int 1215-2025
The criteria used in tenant screening reports
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the criteria used in tenant screening reports
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New York City Council
Summary
Under current city law property owners or their agents are required to disclose whether they will obtain a tenant screening report that may report on a prospective tenant’s credit, criminal record, history in housing court, or other factors. If the applicant is denied, the landlord or agent must disclose that the denial was based on such a report and instruct the applicant on how to obtain a copy of the report. This bill would require the landlord or agent to also provide applicants with the criteria they use to reject applicants based on the tenant screening reports.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Cosponsors
Sandy Nurse, Pierina Ana Sanchez and 12 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
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- Sandy Nurse
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Chris Banks
- Chi A. Ossé
- Alexa Avilés
- Diana I. Ayala
- Lincoln Restler
- Rita C. Joseph
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 12, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 12, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council