What's happening
This bill creates a dedicated section in New York City Civil Court to handle housing matters for co-op and condo buildings.
Why it matters
Specialized Focus. By creating a specific subpart within the Housing Court for co-op and condo cases, the bill acknowledges that legal issues in these buildings can be different from those in rental properties, potentially leading to more informed and fair outcomes.
Efficiency and Expertise. A dedicated section may streamline case resolution for co-op and condo residents, boards, and owners, reducing delays and confusion by handling these disputes with judges and staff who understand their unique complexities.
Improved Access to Justice. Residents and boards of co-op and condo buildings may find it easier to navigate the court system, as their cases will not be mixed with the often overwhelming volume of traditional landlord-tenant disputes.
Potential Precedent. Establishing this dedicated subpart could serve as a model for other jurisdictions, highlighting the importance of tailored legal processes for different types of housing arrangements.
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Special Housing Court for Condos
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to judiciary
- Reference changed to judiciary
- Referred to housing
Companion bill
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Special Court for Condos, Co-ops
In Senate Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3301
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 29, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. DINOWITZ, COLTON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Housing
AN ACT to amend the New York city civil court act, in relation to establishing a subpart to hear housing matters related to cooperative and condominium buildings
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 110 of the New York city civil court act is amended by adding a new subdivision (q) to read as follows:
(q) A separate subpart of the housing part established by this section shall be devoted to actions and proceedings involving cooperative and condominium buildings for such matters which are within the jurisdiction of the housing part.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00752-01-9
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