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NY A01099
Bill
Status
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Tenants may deduct from rent the cost of repairs, maintenance, or fuel oil for heating devices when the owner fails to repair, maintain, or supply oil to the premises.
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Before making repairs or purchasing fuel, tenants must make reasonable efforts to contact the owner and attempt to use the normal repair service agency or fuel supplier.
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Repairs and fuel must be obtained from regularly engaged service providers at prices within ranges established by the department enforcing housing regulations, with written itemized statements required documenting the work performed.
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Tenants who make good faith repairs or fuel purchases in compliance with this law are entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs if the owner initiates eviction or other legal action against them.
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The law applies to both multiple dwelling law and multiple residence law, and prohibits owners from preventing or obstructing the provision of repairs or delivery of fuel oil ordered under these provisions.
Legislative Description
Allows tenants the right to offset rent with payments made for the repair or service maintenance of an oil fired or other heating device where reasonable efforts were made to notify the landlord of the heating failure, the agency used is reasonably engaged in the business of making such repairs and an itemized bill for such service is provided.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/3/2024