NY A09897

Increases the consecutive days of occupancy required to qualify as a tenant in rooming houses and hotels from 30 days to 60 days

Excludes persons who squat or occupy property without title, right, permission, or rent payment pursuant to a bona fide lease agreement from the definition of "tenant" under real property law

Adds criminal trespass in the third degree charge for persons who occupy buildings or real property with intent to squat or without title, right, permission, or rent payment under a bona fide lease, with an affirmative defense available if the defendant qualifies as a tenant under real property law

Amends New York City Administrative Code to require that evicted occupants either have lawfully occupied a dwelling for 30 consecutive days or longer or have entered into a bona fide lease agreement with the rightful owner

Takes effect immediately upon enactment