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NY A02032
Bill
Status
1/14/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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Adds definition of "essential services" to the Private Housing Finance Law, including services furnished on date of occupancy such as repairs and maintenance, light, heat, hot and cold water, and elevator service.
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Prohibits the commissioner or supervising agency from approving rent increases unless the company maintains all essential services as of the rent increase order date.
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Bars rent increases for dwelling accommodations certified as fire hazards, in dangerous condition, or detrimental to life or health, or occupied in violation of law.
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Allows rent increases if the company demonstrates the increase is necessary to maintain essential services or cure hazardous conditions, provided the increase is contingent on restoration of services within a reasonable timeframe.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Defines, for purposes of the Mitchell-Lama housing projects, "essential services" which landlords in limited-profit housing companies are obligated to provide and requires that any authorized maximum average monthly rental increase shall be conditioned on the continued maintenance of such defined services.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/5/2022