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Authorizes the town board of the town of Brookhaven to establish a housing and community court
In Senate Committee · Local Government · Sponsor Brian X. Foley
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A8931
Title of bill
An act to authorize the establishment of a housing and community court in the town of Brookhaven
Purpose
Authorizes the town board of the town of Brookhaven to establish a housing and community court
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:: Section 1- authorizes the town board of the town of Brookhaven by ordinate of lace' law to establish a community court
Section 2- Contains the effective date
Justification
Within the Town of Brookhaven the number of instances of over-crowded or dilapidated housing, unsanitary living conditions, noise and nuisance and other illegal activities occurring has risen in dramatic numbers therefore resulting in an increase of housing and code violations. Many of these code violations are attributable to properties owned by landlords that fail to comply with local building, zoning and rental codes. These properties have become problematic on their neighborhoods. This legislation which would create A Housing and Community Court in the Town of Brookhaven would enable the Town to closely focus and monitor these violations and bring violators into compliance in a timelier manner. This legislation is necessary to assist the Town of Brookhaven in sustaining the quality of life of its residents.
Prior legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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