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NY A09160
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Carroll
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AI Summary
- Allows commercial tenants with triple net leases to withhold rent on a pro-rated basis for each day utilities are shut off due to the landlord's failure to pay utility bills
- Applies only when the tenant has fully paid all outstanding rent and other charges to the landlord
- Defines "triple net lease" as a lease requiring tenants to pay all property expenses including taxes, insurance, operating costs, rent, and utilities
- Covers utility companies, public authorities, water-works corporations, and municipal water systems
- Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for regulatory implementation
Legislative Description
Allows a commercial tenant with a triple net lease to hold back rent if the landlord fails to pay the utility bill.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary10/17/2025
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