NY S00628

Requires owners of rental properties damaged by fire to obtain a certificate of occupancy (or written inspection statement) before executing a lease with tenants.

In municipalities issuing certificates of occupancy, owners must obtain one dated after the fire damage showing the property is habitable with no building code violations.

In municipalities without certificates of occupancy, owners must obtain a written inspection statement from the municipal building code enforcement officer or independent building inspector meeting the same habitability and code compliance standards.

Requires owners to provide tenants with a copy of the valid certificate or inspection statement prior to executing any residential lease or rental agreement.

Voids any agreement between owner and tenant that waives or modifies these requirements as contrary to public policy; applies only to properties with fire damage exceeding $1,000.