Prohibits surcharges on self-installed dishwashers in housing accommodations subject to rent control when the tenant pays for electric utility service.
Impact
If enacted, S10111 will amend existing state laws including the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 and the Emergency Housing Rent Control Law. These changes would provide clearer regulations surrounding tenant installations of appliances without added fees from landlords, promoting a more supportive living environment for tenants. The bill aligns with the broader goals of tenant advocacy, seeking to ensure fair treatment regarding utility costs associated with home appliances.
Summary
Bill S10111 aims to prohibit landlords from imposing surcharges on tenants for the installation or use of dishwashers, as long as the tenant is responsible for paying the electric utility service. This legislation specifically targets housing accommodations that are subject to rent regulation in New York City. By forbidding these surcharges, the bill seeks to enhance tenant rights and reduce potential financial burdens on renters who wish to install their own dishwashers, a growing convenience in modern living.
Contention
Notably, there may be contention surrounding this bill, as some landlords and property owners might argue that the surcharges are necessary to cover installation costs and potential maintenance of such dishwashers. Critics may express concern that while supporting tenant rights, the bill could inadvertently limit landlords' abilities to recoup costs associated with property upgrades. The discussions in legislative committees might reflect a tension between tenant rights and landlord interests as they assess the implications of such regulatory changes.
Prohibits surcharges on self-installed dishwashers in housing accommodations subject to rent control when the tenant pays for electric utility service.
Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".
Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.
Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.
Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a rent regulated tenant which occurs when an owner intentionally engages in a systematic ongoing course of conduct to induce three or more rent regulated tenants occupying different housing accommodations in two or more residential buildings to vacate such housing accommodations or if such owner commits the crime of harassment of a rent regulated tenant and was previously convicted of the same crime in the past five years.
Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a rent regulated tenant which occurs when an owner intentionally engages in a systematic ongoing course of conduct to induce three or more rent regulated tenants occupying different housing accommodations in two or more residential buildings to vacate such housing accommodations or if such owner commits the crime of harassment of a rent regulated tenant and was previously convicted of the same crime in the past five years.
Provides that municipal broadband service companies are authorized to provide broadband service to tenants in multi-family housing; provides that landlords shall not interfere with the installation of such service, demand or accept payment for allowing the service on the property, or discriminate in rental charges between tenants who receive broadband service and those that don't.
Provides that municipal broadband service companies are authorized to provide broadband service to tenants in multi-family housing; provides that landlords shall not interfere with the installation of such service, demand or accept payment for allowing the service on the property, or discriminate in rental charges between tenants who receive broadband service and those that don't.
Prohibits the imposition of fees or surcharges for any service rendered through a banking organization relating to the use of an electronic benefit transfer card issued by the state or certain departments or agencies thereof.