· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Clarifies the definition of "tenant" to exclude squatters

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.

Sponsor

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-NY)

Introduced

2025-01-16

Latest action

REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT