Bill > S02505

This bill amends the Executive Law, State Finance Law, Multiple Residence Law, and Multiple Dwelling Law to create a statewide residential rental registry. The key provisions are: 1. The Secretary of State will administer the registry, which will include information such as the address, unit details, ownership, and code violations for rental properties. 2. Owners of rental properties must register annually with the state, with penalties for failure to register. The state will provide funding and technical assistance to help local governments comply. 3. The state will create and maintain a public online database with the rental property information, which can be used as evidence in housing-related court cases. 4. The state will use funds from the Aid to Localities and State Assistance programs to cover the costs of implementing and operating the registry.