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S 6718

Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Gounardes and 3 co-sponsors

Limits landlords’ surcharges for installing or using appliances in rent-controlled units, protecting tenants from surprise fees and requiring clear, itemized notices and enforcement

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Bill Summary · S 6718

Bill Summary — S.6718 (2025)

Title: Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization
Bill Number: S 6718 (versions: 6718A, 6718B)
Introduced: March 20, 2025
Sponsor(s): Sen. Robert Jackson; cosponsors Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Sen. Kevin S. Parker, Sen. John Liu
Status (most recent): Passed Senate (6/4/2025); Delivered to Assembly and referred to Assembly Codes (6/4/2025). Amended on third reading to 6718B (5/27/2025).
Related / Companion Bills: A.86 (companion in Assembly); several prior-session Senate bills on related subject matter (e.g., S3583, S1733).

Note: The full bill text was not included here; the summary below is based on the bill title, sponsor information, and legislative history. For precise operative language, consult the official bill text.

Purpose and intent

S.6718 addresses how landlords may impose surcharges related to tenants' installation or use of certain appliances in units that are subject to rent control or rent stabilization. The bill’s apparent intent is to regulate or limit additional fees charged to tenants for installing or using specified appliances, preserving affordability and protecting tenants from unanticipated surcharges in regulated housing.

Key (anticipated) provisions

Based on the title and related legislation, S.6718 likely includes some combination of the following types of provisions (readers should consult the bill text for exact wording):

  • A prohibition or limitation on landlord-imposed surcharges, fees, or charge-backs for the installation or ordinary use of specified appliances in rent-controlled or rent-stabilized units.
  • Definitions identifying which "appliances" are covered (examples from similar bills include washers/dryers, air conditioning units, electric vehicle chargers, supplemental heating or cooling devices).
  • Exceptions where charges may be permitted (e.g., tenant-requested capital improvements, extraordinary electrical/plumbing work, documented damages, or where the cost is amortized as an agreed-upon capital improvement).
  • Notice, documentation, and billing requirements for any permissible charges (itemized invoices, prior written consent).
  • Enforcement mechanisms and remedies (administrative remedies through housing regulators, civil penalties, injunctive relief, or damages for tenants).

Who is affected

  • Tenants living in rent-controlled or rent-stabilized housing in the state (primary beneficiaries).
  • Landlords and property owners/managers of such regulated housing (subject to new limitations or compliance requirements).
  • Housing agencies and courts that would administer/enforce any new rules.

Legislative progress and next steps

  • Referred to Senate Housing, Construction & Community Development (3/20/2025).
  • Printed as 6718A and subsequently amended to 6718B; advanced through Senate committees and amended on third reading (5/27/2025).
  • Passed the Senate and delivered to the Assembly on 6/4/2025; referred to Assembly Codes for consideration.
    Next steps: Assembly Codes committee review/hearing, potential amendments, Assembly floor votes, and if passed, enrollment and presentation to the Governor.

Where to find the full text and track the bill

Consult the New York State Senate and Assembly legislative websites (search S.6718 and A.86) or contact the sponsor’s office for the official bill text, section-by-section analysis, and updates on committee hearings and votes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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