NY S07051

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 appropriate departments or agencies to report delinquent tax liabilities to the public welfare department, similar to current reporting requirements for building violations.

Permits welfare recipients to use a landlord's delinquent tax liabilities as a valid defense against eviction or non-payment of rent claims, provided the liability was reported to the welfare department.

Allows public welfare departments to maintain records of landlords with delinquent tax liabilities in buildings where welfare recipients reside.

Requires public welfare departments to resume rent payments once the landlord satisfies delinquent tax liabilities or corrects building violations.