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NY A05778
Bill
Status
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Glick
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AI Summary
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Defines "senior citizen" as a person age 62 or older, or anyone residing with a spouse age 62 or older, for purposes of eviction proceedings under real property law.
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Requires landlords to file an affidavit within 20 days before judgment in eviction cases stating whether the respondent is not a senior citizen, or confirming the respondent is a senior citizen if unable to prove otherwise.
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Mandates court appointment of an attorney to represent senior citizen respondents in default eviction cases and prohibits entry of judgment against a senior citizen without such legal representation.
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Allows courts discretionary authority to stay proceedings for up to three months and enter protective orders in eviction cases involving senior citizens.
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Makes it a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year imprisonment or $10,000 fine to file false affidavits or knowingly evict senior citizens outside the procedures established in this law.
Legislative Description
Establishes protection for senior citizens against unwarranted eviction; requires plaintiff/landlord to file an affidavit determining whether or not the respondent is a senior citizen and sets forth guidelines and procedures for a default eviction against a senior citizen, including representation of counsel; defines senior citizen as persons aged 62 or over for purposes of real property actions and proceedings law.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/5/2022