Bill > S05675

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 a rental property. Specifically, when a landlord seeks to remove tenants from a property that is subject to local registration requirements, they must now demonstrate that the property is legally registered before initiating eviction proceedings. This means that landlords cannot pursue eviction without first showing they have followed the city's local regulations for rental properties. The bill will go into effect 90 days after becoming law, giving landlords and property owners time to ensure they are compliant with local registration requirements before the new legal standard is applied. The provision is specifically targeted at Schenectady and aims to ensure that rental properties meet local regulatory standards before landlords can seek to remove tenants.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5675