Bill > S06348

This bill, known as the "Tenants Organizing Act," amends the Real Property Law to allow tenants' groups, committees, or other tenants' organizations to engage in various activities, such as initiating contact with tenants, distributing literature, and convening meetings without a landlord present. The bill defines a "tenants' organization" and outlines the rights of these organizations, including the ability to invite outside guests, such as elected officials and housing lawyers, to their meetings without paying a fee. The bill also requires landlords and tenants' organizations to confer in good faith on issues of common interest or concern, and it establishes a process for tenants to form a bona fide tenants' organization.