Bill > S05812

This bill aims to protect the rights of current and converted Mitchell-Lama residents in New York. It proposes the appointment of an independent agency or office to handle Mitchell-Lama-related complaints, such as issues with owner/management harassment, rent/carrying charge increases, and lack of essential services. The bill also eliminates the practice of approving refinancing and conversion "windfall" deals unless detailed financial documentation is provided, requires final approval from the State or City Comptroller for rent/carrying charge increases, and prohibits owners and co-op boards from receiving increases based on unverified projections. Additionally, the bill provides legal representation and support for pro se litigants in landlord-tenant cases, and requires judges and court staff with Mitchell-Lama expertise to oversee related cases.