Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, is tightening rules on deceptive landlords after a week of policy moves. Following a “click‑to‑cancel” directive aimed at companies like Adobe, Mamdani released the “Rental Ripoff Report,” urging landlords and realtors to disclose when listings use AI‑generated or AI‑edited images. The report also backs tenant unions, expands bargaining rights, and calls for modern code‑enforcement tools. In hearings across the five boroughs, thousands of residents recounted mold, pest infestations, and hidden fees, prompting concrete action. The mayor emphasized that every New Yorker deserves a safe home and that landlords who deceive will be held accountable. Deputy Mayor Leila Bozorg and Director Cea Weaver highlighted the partnership between tenants and government, noting the report as a new chapter in tenant power. The initiative follows Mamdani’s first‑week opening of the Rental Ripoff Hearings, where he met 2,400 New Yorkers to capture their housing concerns.

The new policy will require landlords to label AI‑altered listings, ensuring transparency for renters who often sign leases remotely.