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NY S04079
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
John Bonacic
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AI Summary
- Amends Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law section 753 to expand the definition of "neighborhood" for holdover tenant eviction proceedings in town and village courts
- Expands "neighborhood" to include either the same town or village where the applicant resides, or if the applicant has school-aged children, the school district where those children attend or are eligible to attend
- Permits courts to stay eviction warrants for up to six months if the tenant cannot secure suitable alternative premises in the defined neighborhood and would face extreme hardship
- Removes the restriction limiting this provision solely to New York City proceedings, making it applicable to eviction cases in all courts
- Takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to any property recovery proceedings filed after the effective date
Legislative Description
Relates to a stay of issuance of a warrant for eviction for certain holdover tenants.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules6/21/2012
Housing, Construction, and Community Development1/4/2012
Rules6/24/2011
Housing, Construction, and Community Development3/16/2011
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