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NY A09337

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Steven Cymbrowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces from 180 to 90 days the period that approved rental assistance funds remain available if direct payment to landlord or owner cannot be made
  • Shortens from 180 to 90 days the deadline for landlords or owners to provide necessary information or documentation to effectuate payment
  • Allows commissioner to reallocate set-aside funds to other applicants if landlord or owner does not comply within the 90-day period
  • Maintains tenant's right to use provisional eligibility determination as affirmative defense in eviction or monetary judgment proceedings for 12 months
  • Takes effect 15 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Reduces the amount of time funds approved for rental assistance shall be available if payment cannot be made directly to such landlord or owner from 180 to 90 days; reduces the amount of time a landlord or owner has to provide necessary information or documentation to receive COVID-19 rental assistance payments from 180 to 90 days.

Last Action

advanced to third reading cal.563

4/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/29/2022
Housing2/23/2022

Full Bill Text

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