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NY S09700: Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant; declares t…

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Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

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Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant; declares that such use is an unfair or deceptive trade practice.

In one paragraph

New York's S 9700 would add Real Property Law § 222-a barring a landlord from employing, using or relying on an algorithmic device that was trained with or incorporates nonpublic competitor data when setting residential rent, including changes on renewal. A violation would be a deceptive act under General Business Law § 349. Referred to Judiciary April 2, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, landlords could not use rent-setting software built on nonpublic competitor data for residential rent; violations would be deceptive practices under GBL § 349.

Key provisions

  1. A landlord "shall not employ, use, or rely upon" an algorithmic device trained with or incorporating nonpublic competitor data to set residential rent, or cause another person to do so
  2. Algorithmic device means a device using algorithms to calculate data, including rent data, to advise a landlord on rent to charge; trade association reports published no more than monthly using aggregated anonymous data and affordable-housing rent or income limit tools are excluded
  3. Nonpublic competitor data is information not widely available to the public, such as actual rents, occupancy rates and lease dates, whether or not anonymized, from a competitor in the same or a related market
  4. A violation is a deceptive act or practice under General Business Law § 349, with the penalties and remedies of GBL Article 22-A; no separate enforcer or private right of action is stated
  5. Would take effect on the 90th day after becoming law and apply to rental agreements executed on or after that date; the Assembly companion is A4991

Latest legislative action

Apr 2, 2026. referred to judiciary

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Topics and industries

Related topics

Algorithmic Pricing

Affected industries

Real EstateHousing

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