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NY A06299
Bill
Status
3/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Hunter
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AI Summary
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Declares pest infestations in residential dwellings a condition dangerous to health and a breach of the warranty of habitability under existing law.
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Requires landlords to conduct pest investigations at least once annually and more frequently when necessary, with records retained for five years and provided to the health department upon request.
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Mandates landlords use integrated pest management measures including physical removal of pests, sealing entry points to gaps no more than one-quarter inch, and eliminating water sources for pests.
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Prohibits pesticides from substituting for pest management measures and requires any pesticides applied to be applied by a licensed pest professional.
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Exempts landlords from liability for pest infestations caused by willful or intentional acts of tenants and requires all leases include notice of landlord and tenant pest-related obligations.
Legislative Description
Provides that the existence of an infestation of pests in a premises occupied for dwelling purposes is a breach of the warranty of habitability, and requires a landlord to keep premises occupied for dwelling purposes free from an infestation of pests, prevent the reasonably foreseeable occurrence of such a condition and expeditiously remediate such condition and any underlying defect.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/5/2022