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NY A01866

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Khaleel Anderson

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "NYCHA utility accountability act" to regulate New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) utility service disruptions.

  • Requires NYCHA to reduce tenant rent for the following month when heat, water, gas, or electricity service is disrupted.

  • Rent reduction is calculated as the greater of either $75 per month on a prorated daily basis or 10 percent of the tenant's prorated daily rent cost for each day of service 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 housing

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Housing1/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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