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NY A08871
Bill
Status
1/19/2022
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Allows tenants who are victims of alleged domestic violence to request replacement of locks on their dwelling entrance doors, with landlords required to comply within 24 hours of the incident.
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Accepts proof of domestic violence incidents including police reports, restraining orders, court documents, or signed attestations from the tenant.
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Imposes civil penalties on landlords for non-compliance: $100 for failure to replace lock within 24 hours, $250 for failure within 48 hours, and $500 for each additional 24-hour period thereafter.
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Applies to both single-family dwellings under real property law and tenants in multiple dwelling units, excluding municipal housing authority properties, hotels, motels, and college/school dormitories.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires landlords to replace a lock on a tenant's dwelling door within 24 hours of an alleged domestic violence incident; provides civil penalties for violations in relation thereto.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/19/2022