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Requires landlords to furnish each tenant either renewing or entering into a lease with a document describing the rights and duties of landlords and tenants
In Assembly Committee · Housing · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1168
Title of bill
An act to amend the real property law, in relation to requiring a landlord to furnish to each tenant signing a new or renewal lease a rider describing the rights and duties of landlords and tenants
Purpose
To provide an additional protection to tenants by supplying them with a "Renters Bill of Rights," which will describe the rights and duties of tenants and landlords.
Summary of provisions
This bill would add a new section 223-c to the Real Property Law which would require the landlord to furnish a rider to either a new or renewed lease, describing the rights and duties of both parties. The first page of the lease shall so state that the "Renters Bill of Rights" is attached. The rider shall be printed in larger type than the lease and shall conform to the intent of Section 5-702 of the General Obligations Law.
Justification
There are numerous tenants who are unaware of their rights as renters. In addition, many times a conflict arises as a result of ignorance on the part of both the tenant and the landlord. By issuing a "Renters Bill of Rights," the communication between renters and landlords will be facilitated. Also, this will provide tenants with added knowledge in reference to the laws that govern the dwelling that they rent.
Legislative history
2011/2012 - S.2827 - Died Housing 2009/2010 - S.3537 - Died Housing
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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