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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Prohibits the discontinuance of utility service to multiple dwellings for non-payment of bills
In Assembly Committee · Energy · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
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BILL NUMBER:S1295
Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to prohibiting discontinuance of utility service to multiple dwellings
Purpose or general idea
Prohibits the discontinuance of utility service (gas, electric, steam or water service} to multiple dwellings for non-payment of bills; repealer.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 33 of the public service law as added by chapter 713 of the laws of 1981, paragraphs (c) and (d) of subdivision 1 as amended by chapter 195 of the laws of 2010
Justification
Under current law, if a landlord fails to pay the utility bill for a multiple dwelling the tenants can pay the bill and deduct the payment from their rent. This places an unfair burden on tenants to act or face loss of utility service. This legislation will allow utility companies to recover the unpaid moneys through any lawful means other than disconnection of services.
Prior legislative history
This bill has been introduced in previous legislation sessions.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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