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NY A04891
Bill
Status
2/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Carmen De La Rosa
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the New York City Housing Authority from denying occupancy or evicting residents age 60 or older solely based on ownership of common household pets (dogs, cats, birds, or fish)
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Requires the NYC Housing Authority to establish regulations for pet ownership by senior residents, which may address pet size, breed, density limits, inoculations, licensing, waste disposal, and restraint in common areas
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Allows pet removal only if the animal constitutes a nuisance or threat to health or safety, with prior written notice to the owner and an appeals process
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Renders void any lease agreements that waive or modify senior residents' pet-keeping rights, as contrary to public policy
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Takes effect June 1 of the year following enactment; authorizes the NYC Housing Authority to adopt necessary rules and regulations immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Allows persons 60 years or older to keep and care for common household pets in buildings operated by the New York city housing authority; prevents eviction of such persons based on the ownership of pets; provides that any pet who poses a nuisance to the community may be removed; does not remove any pet owner from liability for the reasonable costs directly attributable to any damage caused by the pet.
Last Action
referred to housing
2/8/2021