What's happening
This bill requires eviction petitions in Schenectady to include proof of compliance with local rental property registration laws.
Why it matters
Encourages landlord compliance with local regulations. By requiring proof of rental property registration before proceeding with eviction, the bill directly incentivizes landlords to comply with Schenectady's rental registration and licensure laws.
Protects tenants from unlawful evictions. Tenants may gain additional protection from being evicted by landlords who have not met local legal requirements, potentially reducing the risk of displacement due to unregistered or illegally operated rental properties.
Supports municipal enforcement efforts. The measure strengthens the city’s ability to enforce rental property standards and improve housing quality by tying compliance to the eviction process, making it harder for non-compliant landlords to skirt oversight.
Could impact eviction timelines and landlord practices. Landlords seeking to evict tenants might face delays or additional administrative burdens if their properties are not properly registered, which could motivate better record-keeping and adherence to city codes.
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- Enacting clause stricken
- Referred to judiciary
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Require Proof of Rental Compliance
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor James Tedisco
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STATE OF NEW YORK
231
2025-2026 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 8, 2025
Introduced by M. of A. STECK -- read once and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
AN ACT to amend the real property actions and proceedings law, in relation to requiring a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in the city of Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 741 of the real property actions and proceedings law is amended by adding a new subdivision 9 to read as follows:
9. In the city of Schenectady, where the premises from which removal is sought is subject to a local law requiring the registration of said premises as a condition of legal rental, allege proof of compliance with such local law.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00344-01-5
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