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- Amend by restoring to original print 6112
- Print number 6112a
- Amend and recommit to housing, construction and community development
- Referred to housing, construction and community development
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Directs the division of housing and community renewal to study non-rental fees charged by landlords
In Assembly Committee · Housing · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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BILL NUMBER:S6112
Title of bill
An act directing the division of housing and community renewal to study non-rental fees charged by landlords
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would require the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) to perform a study on non-rental fees imposed by landlords of housing accommodations subject to rent regulation laws. This study will assist the legislature in dealing with landlords who are using these fees improperly for various reasons.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 requires DHCR to prepare and report a study on non-rental fees imposed by landlords of housing accommodations subject to rent control laws and report the study to the legislature by April 1, 2015.
Section 2 sets the effective date.
Justification
Currently the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is allowed to determine the amounts that landlords of housing accommodations subject to rent control laws may charge tenants for certain non-rental fees. While these surcharges are sometimes allowed in accordance with the Operational Bulletin 2005-01 issued by DHCR, many landlords do not follow the regulations set forth in the Operational Bulletin for when the surcharges can be applied. Most of the time, landlords add these surcharges without Meeting any of the conditions set forth in Operational Bulletin 2005-01. A recent survey of rent stabilized tenants indicates that 68% were charged a surcharge for their air conditioner or washing machine in the last year. These surcharges can add hundreds of dollars to a tenant's rent, making rent controlled and rent stabilized apartments unaffordable for low-income New Yorkers.
This study will offer an insight into how these non-rental fees axe established, evaluated, and evolve over time.
Prior legislative history
This is a New Bill
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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