Bill > A00231

This bill amends the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law to require landlords in the city of Schenectady to provide proof of compliance with local rental property registration and licensure laws when filing a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property. Specifically, when a landlord seeks to remove tenants through a summary proceeding (a legal process for quickly resolving property possession disputes), they must now demonstrate that the rental property is registered in accordance with local municipal regulations. This means landlords will need to show documentation proving they have followed the city's specific requirements for registering and licensing rental properties before they can legally initiate eviction proceedings. The bill will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, giving landlords time to ensure they meet the new documentation requirements. The provision is specifically targeted at Schenectady, suggesting the city has unique local ordinances around rental property registration that this bill aims to strictly enforce.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A231