Int 0788-2015
| * | Mark Levine | | | Rights and responsibilities of tenants and owners regarding the lawful collection of rents. | Introduction | In 2015, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) published “The ABCs of Housing,” an information guide meant to inform tenants and owners of their rights and obligations with respect to maintaining safe and habitable housing. This bill would amend the rights and responsibilities guide for tenants and owners, published by HPD in accordance with Local Law 45/2014, to include information regarding a tenant’s obligation to pay rent in cases where the owner is found to be violating the building’s certificate of occupancy. | | |
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Int 0823-2015
| * | Ydanis A. Rodriguez | | | Reporting on illegal conversions of dwelling units for other than permanent residence purposes. | Introduction | This bill would require the Department of Buildings to submit an annual report to the Council on illegal conversions of dwelling units for other than permanent residence purposes. | | |
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Int 0826-2015
| * | Helen K. Rosenthal | | | Civil penalties for illegal conversions of dwelling units from permanent residences. | Introduction | This bill increases the penalty amount that the Department of Buildings (DOB) can issue when an owner is found to have illegally converted a dwelling unit that is classified for permanent residential use. The civil penalties will now range from $10,000 to $50,000 for each violation. In addition, a $2,000 civil penalty can be issued for each day that the violation is not corrected. | | |
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