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NY S01375
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Bonacic
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AI Summary
- Amends Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law Section 753 to remove geographic limitation restricting stay of eviction proceedings to New York City only, applying it statewide
- Expands definition of "neighborhood" in town or village courts to mean either the same town or village where applicant resides, or the school district where school-aged children attend or are eligible to attend
- Allows courts to stay warrant issuance and execution of costs for up to six months in holdover proceedings for dwelling premises if applicant cannot secure suitable alternative housing in the neighborhood despite reasonable efforts, or if eviction would cause extreme hardship
- Updates gender-specific language from "him or his" to "the applicant or the applicant's" throughout the statute
- Takes effect immediately and applies to any property recovery proceeding filed on or 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
6/17/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules6/17/2016
Housing, Construction, and Community Development1/6/2016
Rules6/25/2015
Housing, Construction, and Community Development1/12/2015
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