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NY A03141
Bill
Status
1/22/2021
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Prohibits landlords from charging tenants or imposing rent increases for air conditioners that tenants acquire and/or install themselves in rent-controlled housing accommodations.
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Prohibits landlords from charging tenants or imposing rent increases for washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers that tenants acquire and/or install themselves in rent-controlled housing accommodations.
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Allows landlords to charge only a one-time de minimis fee for installation services performed by the landlord or their agent.
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Declares any charges or rent increases in violation of these prohibitions null and void.
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with provisions for sections 26-407.2 and 26-407.3 to expire when the public emergency requiring rent regulation ends.
Legislative Description
Relates to prohibiting charges or rent increases for the installation of certain air conditioners and other appliances by tenants; prohibits charges, surcharges or rent increases for air conditioners acquired and/or installed by the tenant or for washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers acquired and installed by the tenant; authorizes landlords to charge a one-time de minimis fee for installation of an appliance by him or herself or his or her agent.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/5/2022