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NY A05682
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Glick
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AI Summary
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Amends the Multiple Dwelling Law to clarify that the primary residence requirement for loft tenants seeking protected occupancy status applies prospectively from the date of application or registration with the Loft Board, not retroactively
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Responds to the 2022 Appellate Division ruling in One Double Nine Dashing LLC v New York City Loft Board, which the legislature finds misinterpreted primary residence requirements for protected occupants under Article 7-C
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Prohibits any single factor from being solely determinative in assessing primary residence, specifically stating that tax return statements alone cannot control the determination
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Allows the Loft Board to consider multiple types of evidence including tax returns, motor vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and other government documents when evaluating primary residence claims
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Voids any waiver of protected rights made prior to the effective date and applies immediately to all pending actions, proceedings, and appeals
Legislative Description
Relates to the determination of the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence by the loft board or a court of competent jurisdiction, or by registration with the loft board; provides factors for consideration for such findings; restores certain landlord-tenant relationships severed prior to the effective date.
Last Action
referred to codes
1/7/2026