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- Referred to housing, construction and community development
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public housing law, in relation to housing assistance outreach
Purpose
To direct the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to develop and implement an ongoing education and outreach program to inform New York landlords about housing assistance.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the public housing law by adding a new section 229 providing on or before December 1, 2017, the Division of Housing and Community Renewal shall develop and implement an ongoing education and outreach program to inform New York landlords about housing assistance. The program shall, at a minimum, provide information to landlords regarding housing assistance provided under New York law, the procedures and rules for such housing assistance and eligibility requirements. The Commissioner shall report to the governor, Temporary President of the Senate and Speaker of the Assembly on or before January 1, 2018, regarding the effectiveness of the program and any legislative action necessary to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the housing assistance provided for in New York law.
Section 2 provides the act shall take effect July 1, 2016.
Existing law
New law
Justification
New York landlords should be well aware of the availability and eligibility requirements for housing assistance so they can provide accurate information to prospective and current tenants.
This will simultaneously boost their businesses and help renters best utilize their options to secure housing.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None
Local fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect July 1, 2016.
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