Bill > A06250

This bill standardizes language in the Uniform City Court Act and Uniform Justice Court Act to modify how small claims related to tenancy can be filed. Specifically, the bill changes the notification process for small claims, allowing tenants to send notice of a claim to a defendant's address anywhere in the state (instead of just within the county or an adjoining county) when the claim is related to a tenancy or lease and cannot be sent to the defendant's residence or workplace. The bill also updates gender-specific language to be more gender-neutral, replacing terms like "his" with "their" throughout the text. Additionally, the bill requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures, and guidance materials to implement these changes, and mandates that they provide a report to the Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees detailing the implemented measures. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law, aiming to provide more flexibility for tenants seeking to file small claims related to their rental properties.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6250