Bill > A07031

This bill allows tenants in cities with a population of one million or more to contract for the repair of hazardous or immediately hazardous housing code violations and deduct the cost from their rent if the landlord fails to commence repairs within a certain period after receiving notice. The bill defines key terms like "hazardous violation" and "immediately hazardous violation," and outlines the process tenants must follow, including getting the violation certified by the local housing enforcement agency. The bill also sets limits on the maximum amount tenants can deduct and provides protections for tenants who pursue this remedy in good faith.