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History
- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
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BILL NUMBER:S427
Title of bill
An act to amend the New York city civil court act, in relation to authorizing appearance without counsel within the housing part
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation enables a tenant to bring or delegate a representative in housing court when they are unable to attend a hearing themselves.
Summary of specific provisions
Legislation would allow for a delegated party to represent a tenant in Housing Court and that representative shall be delegated by the tenant.
Justification
Tenants who are faced with conflicting responsibilities or situations which can make attending housing court problematic should be allowed to bring or delegate a representative in housing court. Allowing a representative in housing court would prevent a tenant from facing possible eviction and homelessness.
Prior legislative history
2011/12 - S.1323 2009/10 - S.1648/A.2376
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
First day of September following enactment.
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