NY S03886

Tenants displaced by fire-related vacate orders are entitled to suitable temporary housing, with the building owner required to pay rent for that accommodation if found to have negligently or intentionally caused or contributed to the fire

"Suitable accommodation" must meet specific standards including adequate floor area, no hazardous violations, heat and hot water, private kitchen and bathroom facilities, ADA accessibility, and where feasible, comparable size and location to the original unit

Displaced tenants may apply to pay a nominal rent of $1 per month on their vacated apartment to maintain their tenancy rights during the displacement period

Tenants have a right of first refusal to return to their repaired unit once restored with equal or better amenities, and owners must cover reasonable moving costs without requiring a new security deposit

If an owner fails to pay required temporary housing rent, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development may advance payments and recover from the owner the full amount plus a penalty of up to $10,000