New York A01737 imposes civil penalties on landlords for unenforceable lease provisions.

New York A01737 amends the real property law and the administrative code of New York City to impose civil penalties on landlords who include unenforceable provisions in residential leases. A court or the state division of housing and community renewal can impose a penalty of up to $500 per violation. The penalty can be sought by the attorney general or the commissioner, respectively, and is payable to the relevant municipality. The act takes effect immediately, with an expiration date tied to the law it amends.

New York A01737 imposes civil penalties on landlords for unenforceable lease provisions.

New York A01737 amends the real property law and the administrative code of New York City to impose civil penalties on landlords who include unenforceable provisions in residential leases. A court or the state division of housing and community renewal can impose a penalty of up to $500 per violation. The penalty can be sought by the attorney general or the commissioner, respectively, and is payable to the relevant municipality. The act takes effect immediately, with an expiration date tied to the law it amends.