Bill > S05066

This bill amends the New York City Civil Court Act to establish a specialized housing court part with specific criteria for cases. Under the new provisions, a dedicated court part will handle cases where either all parties are individuals or the petitioner is a "small landlord" (as defined in the Real Property Law). The bill mandates that for every two million residents, the housing court will include one housing part, two trial parts, and two resolution parts. Housing judges will be appointed according to existing court procedures, and the Office of Court Administration must develop standards to ensure these housing cases are adjudicated within 120 days of commencement. The goal appears to be creating a more streamlined and accessible housing court system in New York City that can efficiently handle residential housing disputes involving individual parties or smaller property owners. The bill is set to take effect one year after becoming law, with immediate authorization for preparing necessary implementing regulations.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5066