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NY A05694
Bill
Status
3/22/2023
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Prohibits landlords from restricting residential tenants' installation of appliances or fixtures that comply with applicable building codes and local laws, provided the tenant obtains written landlord consent.
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Requires landlords to respond in writing to tenant installation requests within 30 days, with any denial including specific reasons and references to applicable building codes or laws.
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Exempts landlords from obligation to alter or upgrade the unit's utilities to accommodate tenant-installed appliances or fixtures.
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Prohibits landlords from imposing surcharges for tenant-installed appliances or fixtures when the tenant pays the applicable utility service directly to the provider.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider.
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.160
1/3/2024