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NY A06092
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Hunter
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AI Summary
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Declares pest infestations in residential dwellings a condition dangerous to health and a breach of the warranty of habitability, requiring landlords to keep premises pest-free and expeditiously remediate infestations
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Requires landlords to conduct pest investigations in all occupied dwelling units and common areas at least once annually, with records retained for at least five years
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Mandates landlords use integrated pest management measures including HEPA vacuuming, sealing holes and gaps to no more than one-quarter inch, and eliminating water sources by repairing plumbing
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Requires all residential leases to contain a conspicuous notice advising tenants of landlord and tenant obligations regarding pest control
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Exempts landlords from liability when infestations are caused by willful or intentional acts of the tenant, and requires any pesticide application be performed by a licensed pest professional
Legislative Description
Provides that the existence of an infestation of pests in a premises occupied for dwelling purposes is a breach of the warranty of habitability, and requires a landlord to keep premises occupied for dwelling purposes free from an infestation of pests, prevent the reasonably foreseeable occurrence of such a condition and expeditiously remediate such condition and any underlying defect.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/7/2026