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NY A04093
Bill
Status
2/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Anna Kelles
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AI Summary
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Prohibits execution of eviction warrants between November 1 and April 15 each year for residential premises, with all pending unexecuted judgments automatically stayed during this winter moratorium period.
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Requires landlords to move to vacate nonpayment judgments within 30 days of receiving full payment satisfying the judgment, and prohibits subsequent eviction proceedings until the judgment is vacated.
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Establishes that tenants maintain rights to livable, safe, and sanitary premises during the moratorium period and must pay rent at the last lawful agreed rate, while landlords retain collection rights without prejudice to the judgment.
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Increases civil penalties for violations during the winter period (January 1-April 15 and November 1-December 31) to $5,000-$50,000 per violation, compared to $1,000-$10,000 for violations between April 16-October 31.
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Requires landlords to immediately credit rent payments to the tenant's rental account and reflect such payments on rent statements; declares any contrary agreement null and void.
Legislative Description
Establishes the "winter moratorium on evictions act of 2023" to prohibit eviction of tenants from residential properties during the winter months.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/3/2024