Mamdani administration proposes curbs on landlord income and credit check requirements
The reported plan would bar landlords from demanding both proof of income and a credit check, while shifting credit check costs to landlords or brokers.
Fact Check
PIX11's primary reporting directly confirms both elements of the claim: barring landlords from requiring both proof of income and a credit check, and shifting credit check costs to landlords or brokers. The same reporting is echoed by Yahoo and AOL, and referenced in the originating X post. The word 'administration proposes' is a fair characterization of a report of recommendations, though the report requires City Council action to become law, which is a nuance rather than a contradiction.
Summary
The Mamdani administration has proposed changes to rental screening that would prevent landlords from requiring both proof of income and a credit check from tenants at the same time. The proposal would also require landlords or brokers to pay for credit checks, rather than passing those costs on to renters. If adopted, the measures could tighten limits on how property owners vet applicants and reduce upfront expenses for tenants, according to YF.
Terms & Concepts
- credit check: Review of a person's borrowing history
- broker: Intermediary arranging a rental transaction