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NY S09086

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "NYCHA utility accountability act" to address utility service disruptions in New York City Housing Authority properties.

  • Requires NYCHA to reduce rent for the following month when tenants experience disruptions in heat, water, gas, or electricity service.

  • Rent reduction equals the greater of either $75 per month on a prorated daily basis for each day of disruption, or 10 percent of the tenant's prorated daily rent cost for each day of disruption.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Enacts the "NYCHA utility accountability act"; requires the NYCHA to provide a rent reduction to tenants who experience a disruption in utility service.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

11/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules11/9/2020

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