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History
- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
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Makes provisions regarding small claims jurisdiction where claimant is a tenant or lessee of real property owned by defendant that is situated within certain limits
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Richard Gottfried
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BILL NUMBER:S3159
Title of bill
An act to amend the uniform city court act, the uniform district court act, the uniform justice court act and the New York city civil court act, in relation to obtaining jurisdiction over certain defendants
Purpose or general idea of bill
To permit residential tenants fair access to the small claims courts by letting them sue in the small claims court located in the area that the rental unit is located.
Summary of specific provisions
Makes provisions for small claims court jurisdiction when the claimant is or was a tenant or lessee, the defend- ant is the property owner, the claim relates to such tenancy or lease, and the property is situated within the county.
Justification
Current law places an unfair burden on the tenant in terms of the return of their security deposit or other claims, which requires that tenants file a claim in the jurisdiction where the land- lord's business is located. In SOLOMON V. CORRELL, the judge invites the Legislature to address this problem.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
On the first of September next succeeding the date it becomes law, with provisions.
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