Revises proceedings to recover possession of premises located in a multiple dwelling.

New York A00709 revises proceedings to recover possession of premises located in a multiple dwelling. It requires premises to be registered with the local agency responsible for code enforcement. The bill mandates that petitions 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 are being withheld therefor. It provides civil penalties for willful misstatements on such petitions.

Revises proceedings to recover possession of premises located in a multiple dwelling.

New York A00709 revises proceedings to recover possession of premises located in a multiple dwelling. It requires premises to be registered with the local agency responsible for code enforcement. The bill mandates that petitions 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 are being withheld therefor. It provides civil penalties for willful misstatements on such petitions.