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NY A07589
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Yudelka Tapia
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AI Summary
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Declares void any conveyance of residential or mixed-use property in New York State to any individual, entity, or beneficial owner appearing on NYC Public Advocate's "worst landlord watchlist"
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Applies to direct and indirect conveyances, including through affiliated entities, trusts, or LLCs where the listed person holds 25% or more beneficial ownership
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Imposes civil penalty of up to $50,000 per violation for parties who knowingly convey property to watchlisted landlords, with Attorney General authorized to seek injunctive relief and forced divestiture
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Requires purchasers of covered properties (except primary residence buyers) to submit an affidavit at deed recording affirming neither they nor any beneficial owner appears on the watchlist; county clerks cannot record deeds without this affidavit
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Authorizes any municipality in New York to establish comparable landlord registries with consistent enforcement procedures; takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Declares any conveyances of real property to a landlord identified on the city of New York's office of the public advocate's worst landlord watchlist as void as against public policy; provides for a $50,000 civil penalty for violations of such provisions.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026