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NY S09332
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
- Prohibits residential property owners with outstanding immediate hazardous violations from acquiring additional residential properties in New York State until all violations are corrected and certified
- Defines "immediate hazardous violations" as code violations posing immediate threats to life, health, or safety, including NYC Class C violations issued by housing, building, health, or fire safety agencies
- Requires prospective property buyers to submit a compliance certification form under penalty of perjury affirming they have no outstanding immediate hazardous violations before any deed can be recorded
- Authorizes the Attorney General to void property conveyances made in violation of the act and imposes civil penalties of at least $10,000 per violation, with funds directed to emergency repairs
- Takes effect one year after becoming law; applies to attempts to evade restrictions through shell companies, related entities, or straw purchasers
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, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Housing, Construction, and Community Development3/2/2026
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