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Requires the disclosure of bedbug infestation history for the previous year to prospective lessees
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Title of bill
An act to amend the real property law, in relation to providing prospective lessees with the property's bedbug infestation history for the previous year
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow tenants the opportunity to examine the facts regarding the bedbug infestation history of a building, condo or an apartment within the past year in order to make an educated determination about the health and safety of the property.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1: The real property law is amended by adding a new section 235-h, requiring that prospective lessees shall be furnished with a notice outlining the property's bedbug infestation history for the previous year. Information shall include the premises to be rented and the building in which the premises is located.
Justification
While prospective tenants in New York City are now legally entitled to know if an individual apartment or building has been infested with bedbugs within the past year, other municipalities do not enjoy this protection. This legislation would correct this inequality by expanding the protections of the 2010 Bedbug Disclosure Act to all New Yorkers.
Prior legislative history
A.5177 of 2011-2012
Effective date
The 60th day after this act shall become law.
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