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NY A02573
Bill
Status
1/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Khaleel Anderson
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AI Summary
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Amends public housing law to create the "NYCHA utility accountability act" requiring the New York City Housing Authority to reduce tenant rent when utility service is disrupted.
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Mandates rent reduction for the following month equal to the greater of: $75 per month on a prorated daily basis for each day of disruption, or 10 percent of the tenant's prorated daily rent cost for each day of disruption.
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Applies to disruptions in heat, water, gas, or electricity service provided by NYCHA.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "NYCHA utility accountability act"; requires the NYCHA to provide a rent reduction to tenants who experience a disruption in utility service.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/3/2024