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- Referred to housing, construction and community development
- Referred to housing, construction and community development
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Title of bill
An act to amend the multiple dwelling law, in relation to landlord checks of the state sex offender registry and notification of certain tenants
Purpose
To require landlords to check the State sex offender registry when leasing to a new tenant or on notice of a sublet, and to notify tenants of certain listings.
Summary of provisions
The multiple dwelling law is amended by adding a new section 301-a.
Justification
With the recent rise in the awareness of sex offenders moving into communities upon completion of their criminal sentences, it is essential for the safety of these communities that they be aware of their families' surroundings and know if sex offenders are living in and around their homes. In addition to requiring landlords to check the sex offender registry for new tenants, if such tenant is listed in the registry as a sex offender, the landlord shall provide written notification to all other tenants of this fact. This will increase cognizance and consciousness of families as to who their neighbors actually are.
Legislative history
2008-07 S.5063 Referred to Housing, Construction, and Community Development 2006-05 S.6311 Referred to Housing, Construction and Community Development
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law and shall apply to leases or subleases entered into on or after such date.
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