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NY A06245
Bill
Status
4/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Glick
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AI Summary
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Prohibits housing discrimination against tenants 62 years of age or older based solely on pet ownership in multiple dwellings, provided the pet is not otherwise prohibited by law.
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Exempts pet restrictions when animals cause damage to premises, create a nuisance, or substantially interfere with the health, safety, or welfare of other tenants or adjacent occupants.
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Allows building owners to establish reasonable pet rules including leash requirements in common areas, proper disposal of animal wastes, use of designated elevators, and compliance with state and local animal control laws.
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Preserves existing tenant rights under leases and other laws, and permits municipalities to enact additional pet-friendly protections without diminishing rights granted by this section.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that no person 62 years of age or older shall be denied occupancy in multiple dwellings, nor shall such tenant be evicted from a multiple dwelling on the sole ground that he or she owns or keeps a common household pet or pets, the harboring of which is not prohibited by the multiple dwelling law or other applicable law, unless the pet causes damage to the subject premises, creates a nuisance or interferes substantially with the health, safety or welfare of other tenants or occupants of the same or adjacent building or structure.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/3/2024