Bill > S01453

This bill modifies existing laws related to rent impairing violations and eviction proceedings in New York, making several key changes. In the Multiple Dwelling Law, the bill reduces the time period for addressing rent impairing violations from six to three months, and shortens the timeline for filing corrective work plans from three to one month. The bill also requires the department to notify both residents and owners when a rent impairing violation is placed in an apartment, and provides residents with information about their rights to raise such violations as a defense in rent recovery or eviction proceedings. In the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, the bill introduces new provisions that allow lawful occupants who have been evicted without proper court process to commence proceedings to be restored to possession. Additionally, the bill modifies procedures for default judgments in eviction cases, giving courts more flexibility in issuing judgments and staying warrant issuance. The changes aim to provide more protections for tenants by creating clearer processes for addressing housing code violations and ensuring proper legal procedures in eviction cases. The bill will take effect immediately and apply to all pending proceedings.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1453