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NY S02014
NY S02014Prohibits owners, lessors or agents thereof from assessing a lessee any fee for legal services in connection with any operation or rental of a residential unit unless the owner, lessor or agent has the legal authority to do so.
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Introduced
01/16/2021
01/16/2021
In Committee
05/19/2021
05/19/2021
Crossed Over
06/02/2021
06/02/2021
Passed
12/09/2021
12/09/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/21/2021
12/21/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, the emergency tenant protection act of nineteen seventy-four, the emergency housing rent control law and the real property law, in relation to prohibiting charges for legal fees
AI Summary
This bill prohibits owners, lessors, or their agents from assessing any fees for legal services in connection with the operation or rental of a residential unit, unless they have the legal authority to do so pursuant to a court order. The legal services covered include court fees, legal representation, attorney fees, notary public charges, and administrative fees related to building management and legal proceedings. Any agreement or assessment that goes against this prohibition is considered void as contrary to public policy. The bill amends the Administrative Code of New York City, the Emergency Tenant Protection Act, the Emergency Housing Rent Control Law, and the Real Property Law to implement this prohibition.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.79 (on 12/21/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S2014 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S02014&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S02014 |
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