Bill > S01233

This bill aims to improve rental property standards by requiring landlords to ensure utility services are connected and properly maintained before and between tenant occupancies. Specifically, the bill mandates that landlords cannot rent or lease a property unless it complies with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Act, which includes having utility services available. If a landlord fails to meet these requirements, they can face penalties under sections 145.15 and 145.20 of the penal law. Additionally, the bill requires landlords to participate in any voluntary utility company programs that would keep utility accounts in the landlord's name and maintain service continuity between tenants, unless such a program is not available in their area. This legislation seeks to prevent situations where rental properties might be without essential utility services, which could create unsafe or uninhabitable living conditions for tenants, and ensures a more streamlined approach to utility management for rental properties.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1233