Bill > A04242

This bill amends the Multiple Dwelling Law to allow tenants in cities with a population of one million or more to contract and pay for the repair of hazardous or immediately hazardous housing code violations, and then deduct the cost from their rent, if the landlord fails to commence repairs within a certain time period after being notified of the violation. The bill defines key terms like "hazardous violation" and "immediately hazardous violation," and outlines the specific requirements and procedures tenants must follow to exercise this right, including notice to the landlord and certification of the violation by the local enforcement agency. The bill also sets limits on the maximum amounts tenants can deduct and provides protections against landlord retaliation.