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Authorizes the town board of the town of Brookhaven to establish a housing and community court
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Marc Alessi
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Title of bill
An act to authorize the establishment of a housing and community court in the town of Brookhaven
Purpose
To allow the town board of Brookhaven Town to establish a housing and community court to dispose of all violations of Brookhaven housing laws, codes and ordinances.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 authorizes the town board of Brookhaven town to establish a housing and community court aimed at assisting the district court in disposing of all violations of Brookhaven housing laws, codes, and ordinances. Further states that the court shall be authorized to render a final decision, determination or order imposing civil penalties. This section also requires the court to substantially comply with article three of the state administrative procedure act. This section also states that the court shall not impose a term of imprisonment or order the arrest or detention of any person. Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
Within the Town of Brookhaven the number of instances of overcrowded 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.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal impact on the state
None.
Effective date
This act shall take immediately.
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