Bill > A07113

This bill requires municipalities to establish an emergency repair program that addresses critical habitability issues in residential properties within 24 to 48 hours of being notified. The program must include a toll-free hotline for tenants to report urgent violations, such as structural instability, accessibility problems, mold, or lead-based paint issues. Municipalities will be responsible for verifying the violations and coordinating repairs, with the costs being billed directly to the property owner. If the owner fails to pay, the municipality can file a tax lien against the property, which can be sold or foreclosed to collect the owed amount. Property owners can avoid these charges by fully correcting the violations within 30 days or following the municipality's directives. The bill also requires municipalities to notify property owners about the program and make all related information publicly available on their websites. Owners have the right to protest emergency repair charges by submitting a written protest before the payment due date, but failing to do so within the specified timeframe will forfeit their ability to contest the charges later. The act will take effect 60 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for municipalities to prepare implementation procedures.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7113