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NY A05279
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Robert Rodriguez
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AI Summary
- Adds new section 75-A to the Public Service Law to prohibit owners from deeming utility service charges as rent for residential tenants
- Establishes that if utility charges are deemed to be rent under any rental agreement, owners cannot use non-payment as grounds for eviction or recovery of possession
- Creates a complete legal defense for residential tenants in eviction proceedings when utility charges have been classified as rent
- Declares it is not in the public interest for owners to treat utility service charges as rent
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the collection of charges for residential utility service deemed to be rent.
Last Action
advanced to third reading cal.659
5/19/2016
Committee Referrals
Codes5/4/2016
Energy2/17/2015
Full Bill Text
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