Local law · Int 0622-2024
Injunctive relief for lawful occupants of rental units
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to injunctive relief for lawful occupants of rental units
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would clarify that in tenant harassment claims, lawful occupants may not be denied injunctive relief, including restoration of possession, because they are not tenants, or on the basis that the court deems such restoration futile because the lawful occupant would be subject to a meritorious claim of possession against them, as long as no such judgment of possession has actually yet been granted.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Cosponsors
Shaun Abreu, Pierina Ana Sanchez and 16 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic17
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- Shaun Abreu
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Chi A. Ossé
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Shekar Krishnan
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Althea V. Stevens
- Julie Won
- Farah N. Louis
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Diana I. Ayala
- Christopher Marte
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Oct 28, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Oct 28, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Mar 7, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council