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NY S03551
Bill
Status
6/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Adriano Espaillat
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the New York City Housing Authority from denying occupancy or evicting residents aged 60 and older based solely on ownership of common household pets (dogs, cats, birds, or fish).
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Requires the NYC Housing Authority to promulgate regulations for pet-keeping by senior residents, which may address pet size, breed, density considerations, financial obligations, and care standards.
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Allows removal of pets determined to constitute a nuisance or health/safety threat, but requires the housing authority to provide written notice of removal basis and permit the owner to appeal the decision.
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Makes void any lease agreements that waive or modify seniors' rights to keep household pets, as contrary to public policy.
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Takes effect June 1 of the year following enactment, with implementing regulations required at least 30 days prior to the effective date.
Legislative Description
Allows persons 60 years or older to keep and care for common household pets in building operated by the New York city housing authority, prevents eviction of such persons based on the ownership of pets; provides that any pet who poses a nuisance to the community may be removed; does not remove any pet owner from liability for the reasonable costs directly attributable to any damage caused by the pet.
Last Action
referred to housing
6/15/2016