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NY A10637
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Zaccaro
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AI Summary
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Prohibits property owners with outstanding immediate hazardous violations from acquiring any additional residential properties in New York State until violations are corrected and certified
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Defines "immediate hazardous violations" as code violations posing immediate threats to life, health, or safety, including NYC Class C violations
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Requires prospective property buyers to submit a compliance certification form under penalty of perjury before any deed can be recorded
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Authorizes the Attorney General to void property transfers made in violation of the law and imposes civil penalties of at least $10,000 per violation
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Applies to all acquisition methods including purchases, deed transfers, and transfers through shell companies or straw purchasers to prevent evasion
Legislative Description
Enacts the "anti-slumlord act" which prohibits the acquisition of residential property by property owners with outstanding immediate hazardous violations; defines terms; establishes and requires a compliance certification form; sets forth recording requirements; provides for enforcement of provisions by the attorney general.
Last Action
referred to housing
3/13/2026