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- Referred to rules
Companion bill
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Relates to landlord's proposed rental amenity changes and increased rent
In Assembly Committee · Housing · Sponsor Michael Blake
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Title of bill
An act to amend the real property law, in relation to landlord's proposed rental amenity changes and increased rent
Purpose
To allow tenants more discretion over proposed amenity changes in their apartment
Summary of provisions
Section one states that a tenant shall have the right to deny and remove fixtures and improvements made by his/her landlord, and that this right cannot be lost upon the acceptance of a new lease. The tenant reserves this right only if the proposed improvement is not essential to the foundation and function of the building and the change would result in an increase in rent.
Section 2 establishes the effective date of this act
Justification
A tenant should be given the opportunity to decide on whether or not to accept an amenity that is deemed as unnecessary in their apartment as too often the costs for said changes exceed the actual expense and can be masked as a method to raise rental charges. A landlord should have to convey along with written justification of why a proposed amenity change is needed, and then, a tenant should be given final say to determine whether or not to accept said change.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Local fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Effective immediately.
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