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NY A03567
Bill
Status
1/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Steven Cymbrowitz
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AI Summary
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Prohibits landlords from requiring nonessential services (cable television, internet services, and garage usage) as a condition of leasing a residential dwelling in the primary lease agreement.
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Allows landlords to provide nonessential services only with tenant consent, documented in a separate written or oral agreement that does not affect the primary lease validity.
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Voids any lease provision requiring payment for nonessential services as contrary to public policy.
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Exempts buildings containing fewer than three dwelling units from these requirements.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies only to lease agreements signed on or after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Prohibits landlords from including additional services in a tenant's base rent; provides that additional services include cable television, internet services, and garage usage.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/5/2022