NY A08832

Allows public welfare officials to withhold rent payments to landlords who owe delinquent tax liabilities to local municipalities, school districts, or counties, in addition to existing authority to withhold for building code violations.

Requires the appropriate department or agency to report delinquent tax liabilities to the public welfare department, similar to existing violation reporting procedures.

Creates a valid legal defense for welfare recipients in eviction or non-payment actions if the landlord owes delinquent taxes to local municipalities, school districts, or counties.

Permits public welfare departments to maintain records of landlords with delinquent tax liabilities alongside records of building violations affecting welfare recipients.

Allows the public welfare department to release withheld rent payments once the landlord pays delinquent tax liabilities, with the act taking effect immediately upon enactment.