Tenants

Public Hearing 11/15/2022 - Regulatory Changes Proposed by New York State Home & Community Renewal - Office of Rent Administration

NEW! - City of Kingston Votes to Adopt the Emergency Tenant Protection Act

On July 28, 2022, the City of Kingston voted to adopt the New York State Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA). For further updates and more information on topics such as rent increases, leases, services, and registration, visit City of Kingston Votes to Adopt the Emergency Tenant Protection Act. The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is responsible for administering the ETPA. All forms and information for owners can be found on the Owners and Managers page. All forms and information for tenants can be found on the Tenants page.

Rents, Leases, and Registrations for ERAP Recipients

There is new information available on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) webpage. For questions and information, call 1-844-691-7368 or visit otda.ny.gov.

For FAQs regarding rent increases when owners are receiving ERAP assistance, visit our Rent Increases and Overcharge page.

For FAQs regarding the registration of rent(s) for rent stabilized apartments in relation to ERAP, see ERAP FAQ #35 in ARRO Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Important Notices and Recently Revised Documents

The following documents have been updated to reflect Chapter 619 of the Laws of 2022:

• Fact Sheet #27: Air Conditioners NEW! (12/22)
• Fact Sheet #44: Fees NEW! (12/22)
• Operational Bulletin #84-4-37: Permissible Charges for the Use and/or Initial Installation of an Air Conditioner AMENDED! (12/22)
• Form #RA-LR1: New York City Lease Rider for Rent Stabilized Tenants NEW! (12/22)
• Form #RA-LR1 ETPA: ETPA Standard Lease Addenda for Rent Stabilized Tenants NEW! (12/22)
• Form #RN-79B: Owner's Application for Air Conditioner Charges or For an Increase in Maximum Rent for Painting NEW! (12/22)

• Borough Rent Offices – Scope of Service (9/22)
• Update Number 2 to Operational Bulletin 2021-1: Reasonable Cost Schedule NEW! (1/23)
• Form RTP-13I: Instructions For Senior Citizen or Disability Rent Increase Exemption Application NEW! (1/23)
• Fact Sheet #15: Heat and Hot Water NEW! (12/22)
• Form #MRTE-N: Notice of 421-a (16) Apartment Market Rate Threshold Exemption – 2023 AMENDED! (12/22)

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Strengthening New York State Rent Regulations - The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019

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• Rent Laws 2019 Updated Documents