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NY A08291
Bill
Status
5/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
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Amends the New York City Civil Court Act to explicitly grant jurisdiction over actions seeking rent abatement based on violations of the housing maintenance code, building code, health code, or warranty of habitability (Real Property Law § 235-b)
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Requires rent abatements to be granted from the time a violation commenced until it is corrected, providing retroactive relief to tenants
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Defines "violation" broadly to include any condition that would give rise to a violation of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, building code, health code, or multiple dwelling law
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026