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NY A03155
Bill
Status
1/22/2021
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Allows tenants to terminate residential leases early if a declared state of emergency causes them to vacate their area, lose employment, or lose access to education due to school closures.
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Requires written notice to the landlord with documentation of reasons, with termination effective no earlier than 30 days after the next rental payment due date following notice delivery.
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Releases tenants from liability for rent or payments after the termination date specified in the notice.
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Prohibits landlords from seizing tenant property or interfering with removal of belongings to claim rent owed after termination, with violations punishable by up to one year imprisonment or $1,000 fine.
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Prevents landlords from terminating co-tenancies without consent of remaining tenants, who have 30 days to decide whether to accept termination and may add occupants to the lease.
Legislative Description
Permits the early termination of a lease by a tenant during a state of emergency where the tenant is required to vacate an area containing such property; the tenant loses his or her employment; or the tenant can no longer attend school, college, or university due to a sudden closure of such educational institution.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/5/2022