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Authorizes town of Brookhaven to establish a housing and community court, and provides for its powers and duties
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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BILL NUMBER:S1801
Title of bill
An act to amend the town law, in relation to authorizing the town of Brookhaven to establish a housing and community court
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would authorize the Town of Brookhaven to establish a housing and community court, and provides for its powers and duties.
Summary of specific provisions
The Town Law is amended by adding a new article 10A which establishes the Brookhaven Housing and Community Court and provides for its powers and duties.
Justification
Instances of over-crowded or dilapidated housing, unsanitary living conditions, noise and nuisance and other illegal activities occurring throughout the Town of Brookhaven have resulted 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 blights on their neighborhoods. 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
2009-10: A.7870/S.5251 - Remained in Local Government Committee
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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