NY A02696

Adds new General Municipal Law § 99-z authorizing municipal housing, building inspectors, or tax assessors to conduct on-site inspections of residential properties advertised for rent in violation of zoning codes or occupancy certificates.

Creates a rebuttable presumption that advertisements or listings (including newspapers, internet listings, flyers, and emails) offering more residential units than permitted by zoning constitute a code violation, providing probable cause for a search warrant under Criminal Procedure Law Article 690.

Requires municipal authorities to issue a notice of violation to the property owner at their tax assessor's address, giving the owner at least seven days to provide proof of zoning compliance.

Allows property owners to rebut the presumption by producing proof of compliance with applicable zoning codes or certificates within the seven-day period, preventing issuance of summonses, violations, or appearance tickets.