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NY A00354
Bill
Status
6/7/2021
Primary Sponsor
William Magnarelli
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AI Summary
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Creates a new special proceeding allowing tenants occupying residential property for 30+ consecutive days to sue for repairs of housing code violations and other relief in county, justice, district, city, or NYC civil courts.
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Permits tenants to name as respondent the property owner, anyone listed on registration statements, anyone collecting rent or making repairs, or any public housing authority managing the property.
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Establishes remedies including mandatory repair orders, monetary damages for diminished property value, and rent reductions until violations are cured, with courts authorized to grant additional relief as deemed just.
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Requires court clerks to provide simple forms and assistance to tenants filing petitions, and mandates notice be sent to local housing enforcement agencies; service on respondents must occur 10-17 days before hearing.
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Prohibits these proceedings in Nassau and Suffolk counties and takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "tenant dignity and safe housing act"; 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, justice, and New York city civil courts; provides remedies; makes related provisions.
Last Action
substituted by s4594b
6/3/2022