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NY A09832
Bill
Status
2/3/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Bing
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AI Summary
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Prohibits owners of housing accommodations subject to rent control laws from leasing to tenants who will not occupy the unit as their primary residence or to business and non-profit entities.
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Creates exceptions allowing leases to not-for-profit corporations solely engaged in providing housing and support services to low-income or vulnerable populations, as determined by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
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Allows leases to business entities and partnerships that provide a dwelling unit to an officer, partner, employee, or other individual participating in day-to-day operations for use as their primary residence.
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Establishes civil penalties of $1,000 for first violations and $2,000 for subsequent violations of the new restrictions under both the Emergency Tenant Protection Act and New York City Administrative Code.
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment and expires concurrent with the underlying rent control statutes.
Legislative Description
Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974; prohibits owners from entering or renewing leases where such owner has reason to know that such tenant will not occupy the housing accommodation as his or her primary residence.
Last Action
reported referred to rules
6/28/2010