NY A01352

Allows lawful occupants of dwelling units to sue building owners in court for violations related to failure to keep and maintain self-closing doors under the uniform code and New York City administrative code

Courts finding a violation must award each occupant either compensatory damages (plus discretionary punitive damages) or a flat $1,000 in damages at the occupant's election

Prevailing occupants are entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs, and courts must order the owner to remedy the self-closing door conditions

Monetary awards to tenants are reduced by any delinquent rent or other sums the tenant owes the building owner, and tenants remain obligated to pay rent

Creates no private right of action against local governments or their agencies and employees, and does not limit other legal claims tenants may have

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law