Finding a place to live is stressful enough—but what if an algorithm is deciding your fate without you knowing? That’s exactly what New York lawmakers are trying to address with new proposals and rules around AI tenant screening laws. These efforts aim to force landlords to disclose how they evaluate applicants, including whether artificial intelligence is involved.
A recent bill would require landlords to provide a clear written breakdown of all screening criteria before collecting any application fees. That includes financial checks, background screening, and increasingly, automated systems.
