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NY A08422
Bill
Status
12/29/2023
Primary Sponsor
Manny De Los Santos
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AI Summary
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Requires landlords to add occupants to residential leases upon request by the current lease holder if the occupant is at least 18 years old and provides proof of residence.
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Acceptable proof of residence includes utility bills, credit card statements, public authority letters, pay stubs, insurance policies, driver's licenses, residence permits, tax letters, and employment or educational institution letters.
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Prohibits landlords from increasing rent or imposing fees when adding occupants to a lease.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "fair addition in rental (F.A.I.R) leases act"; authorizes a tenant to add dwelling occupants to residential dwelling or housing accommodation leases upon request of the lease holder; if such occupant is at least 18 years old; and such occupant provides proof of currently residing in such dwelling; prohibits a landlord from increasing the rent or imposing a fee for the purpose of adding occupants to the lease.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/3/2024