New York A02422 amends the administrative code to allow tenants to sue landlords for fraudulent statements about housing use.

New York A02422 amends the administrative code of the city of New York to allow tenants to sue landlords for damages, declaratory, and injunctive relief if the landlord makes a fraudulent statement regarding the proposed use of the housing accommodation. The tenant can recover actual damages and reasonable attorneys' fees if they prevail. The bill also outlines restrictions on the landlord's ability to re-rent or sublease the unit for three years and imposes penalties for violations. The act applies immediately to tenants in possession after its effective date.

New York A02422 amends the administrative code to allow tenants to sue landlords for fraudulent statements about housing use.

New York A02422 amends the administrative code of the city of New York to allow tenants to sue landlords for damages, declaratory, and injunctive relief if the landlord makes a fraudulent statement regarding the proposed use of the housing accommodation. The tenant can recover actual damages and reasonable attorneys' fees if they prevail. The bill also outlines restrictions on the landlord's ability to re-rent or sublease the unit for three years and imposes penalties for violations. The act applies immediately to tenants in possession after its effective date.