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NY S06739
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Expands small claims court jurisdiction for tenant-lessee claims against landlords, allowing notice to be sent anywhere in the state where rent may be mailed or delivered, rather than only within the county or an adjoining county
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Amends both the Uniform City Court Act and Uniform Justice Court Act to standardize procedures for tenant claims related to tenancy or lease disputes
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Applies when notice cannot be sent to a defendant's residence or workplace within the county, providing tenants an alternative method to establish jurisdiction over out-of-county landlords
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Requires the Office of Court Administration to develop forms, procedures, court personnel guidance, and public information materials before the effective date, with a report to the Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committee chairs
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
5/12/2025