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NY A05040
Bill
Status
2/10/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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Prohibits owners, lessors, or their agents from charging lessees fees for legal services related to residential unit operations or rental unless authorized by court order.
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Defines prohibited legal fees to include court fees, legal representation, attorney fees, notary public charges, and administrative fees related to building management and court proceedings.
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Voids any agreement or assessment for such legal fees as contrary to public policy.
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Applies the prohibition across multiple housing laws: New York City Administrative Code, Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, Emergency Housing Rent Control Law of 1946, and Real Property Law.
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Takes effect immediately, with provisions allowing certain sections to expire based on the duration of emergency housing regulations and rent control laws.
Legislative Description
Prohibits owners, lessors or agents thereof from assessing a lessee any fee for legal services in connection with any operation or rental of a residential unit unless the owner, lessor or agent has the legal authority to do so.
Last Action
substituted by s2014
6/2/2021