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NY S00546
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michael Gianaris
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AI Summary
- Enacts the "NYCHA utility accountability act" to amend the public housing law regarding tenant protections during utility service disruptions
- Requires the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to reduce rent for tenants experiencing disruptions in heat, water, gas, or electricity service
- Rent reduction must be the greater of either $75 per month on a prorated daily basis or 10 percent of the tenant's prorated daily rent cost for each day of service disruption
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Enacts the "NYCHA utility accountability act"; requires the NYCHA to provide a rent reduction to tenants who experience a disruption in utility service.
Last Action
referred to housing
6/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Housing6/3/2024
Rules5/28/2024
Finance5/20/2024
Housing, Construction, and Community Development1/3/2024
Housing6/6/2023
Rules6/6/2023
Finance1/24/2023
Housing, Construction, and Community Development1/5/2023
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