Bill > S03280

This bill enacts the Rochester Housing Court Act, which creates a separate part of the city court of Rochester exclusively devoted to actions and proceedings involving the enforcement of all housing codes pertaining to real property within the city. The bill outlines the types of cases that can be heard in the housing part, including actions for the imposition and collection of criminal and civil penalties for housing code violations, actions for the collection of costs incurred by the city in addressing housing issues, and proceedings for the issuance of injunctions and restraining orders related to housing standards enforcement. The bill also establishes an advisory council for the housing part, provides for service of summons and jury trials, and requires the Office of Court Administration to promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of the act.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S3280