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NY A11138
Bill
Status
11/6/2020
Primary Sponsor
William Magnarelli
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AI Summary
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Establishes a new special proceeding allowing tenants occupying residential property for 30+ consecutive days to petition courts for repairs of housing code violations under state law or local standards.
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Permits tenants to seek monetary damages for diminished property value, rent reductions until violations are cured, and court orders directing repairs against property owners, managers, or entities holding title.
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Grants jurisdiction to county, justice, district, and city courts; requires court clerks to assist tenants with filing and the Office of Court Administration to create simple forms for initiating proceedings.
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Requires service of notice 10-17 days before hearing and allows service by certified mail to property tax bill addresses or rental registry addresses; mandates court clerks notify local housing enforcement agencies of filed petitions.
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Amends the Uniform City Court Act, Uniform District Court Act, and Uniform Justice Court Act to grant these courts jurisdiction over tenant repair proceedings and authorize all remedies provided in the new article.
Legislative Description
Authorizes special proceedings by tenants for judgment directing repairs of conditions and other relief in residential real property constituting a violation of local or state housing standards and codes; creates a process by which a tenant may start such proceedings in the court clerk's office; grants jurisdiction to city, district and justice courts; provides remedies; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
11/6/2020