What's happening
This bill requires the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to study and report on non-rental fees charged by landlords of regulated apartments.
Why it matters
Shines light on hidden costs. By requiring a detailed report on non-rental fees (such as application, late, or amenities fees), this bill aims to reveal potential extra costs tenants face beyond just their monthly rent, which can significantly impact affordability.
Informs future policy. The findings could support future legislation or regulations to cap, standardize, or increase transparency around these fees, potentially leading to stronger tenant protections.
Promotes accountability. Landlords of regulated apartments would be subject to increased scrutiny regarding fee practices, potentially discouraging arbitrary or excessive charges.
Empowers renters and advocates. Publicly available data on the types and amounts of non-rental fees can help renters and housing advocates better negotiate, contest unfair charges, or make more informed housing choices.
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Study Landlord Extra Fees
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- Referred to housing
- Referred to housing
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Study Landlord Extra Fees
In Senate Committee · Housing, Construction And Community Development · Sponsor Robert Jackson
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2594
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 24, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. DINOWITZ, GOTTFRIED, L. ROSENTHAL, MOSLEY, PICHARDO, COOK, CRESPO, BENEDETTO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Housing
AN ACT directing the division of housing and community renewal to study non-rental fees charged by landlords
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The division of housing and community renewal shall prepare a report on non-rental fees imposed by landlords of housing accommodations subject to rent regulations. Such study shall include a description of fees commonly or frequently charged, the amounts of such fees, how fees are determined and any other data or information the division deems pertinent. The division shall submit such report to the legislature by April 1, 2020.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00772-01-9
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