Sponsor · Assembly Member, District 67 · Democratic
Assembly bill · A709 (2025-26)
Revises proceedings to recover possession to prevent avoidable eviction and resulting homelessness; requires improved notice to the respondent
Summary
Revises proceedings to recover possession of premises located in a multiple dwelling; requires premises to be registered with the local agency responsible for code enforcement; requires petition shall be stated in plain language and include notice of the rights of the respondent and a statement of any outstanding code violations on the premises and whether rent payments from a public assistance office is being withheld therefor; provides civil penalties for willful misstatements on such petition.
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- Introduced
- In committee
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New York State Assembly
Amends the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law.
Committee
Housing · New York State Assembly
Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly
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