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NY A03823
Bill
Status
2/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Glick
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AI Summary
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Defines "senior citizen" as a person aged 62 or older, or anyone residing with a spouse aged 62 or older, for purposes of eviction proceedings under real property law.
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Requires landlords to file an affidavit within 20 days before entry of judgment certifying whether the defendant is a senior citizen; if unable to confirm, landlord must state the respondent is a senior citizen or that status cannot be determined.
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Prohibits entry of judgment against a senior citizen in default eviction cases unless the court appoints an attorney to represent the senior citizen and protect their interests.
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Authorizes courts to appoint attorneys for unrepresented senior citizens in eviction proceedings and to stay proceedings for up to three months or make other protective orders as deemed just.
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Makes it a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year imprisonment or $10,000 fine for anyone who files a false affidavit or knowingly evicts a senior citizen outside the procedures established in this section.
Legislative Description
Establishes protection for senior citizens against unwarranted eviction; requires plaintiff/landlord to file an affidavit determining whether or not the respondent is a senior citizen and sets forth guidelines and procedures for a default eviction against a senior citizen, including representation of counsel; defines senior citizen as persons aged 62 or over for purposes of the real property actions and proceedings law.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/3/2024