Allows tenants to offset rent with payments for heating device repairs or oil delivery if the landlord fails to provide heat.

New York A03156 amends the real property law to allow tenants to deduct payments for heating device repairs or oil delivery from their rent if the landlord fails to provide heat. This applies when tenants make reasonable efforts to notify the landlord, use a reasonably engaged service agency, and provide an itemized bill. The deduction also includes a reasonable charge for refiring the oil burner. The department responsible for enforcing laws related to multiple dwellings must maintain an index of repair and maintenance prices and a list of service agencies.

Allows tenants to offset rent with payments for heating device repairs or oil delivery if the landlord fails to provide heat.

New York A03156 amends the real property law to allow tenants to deduct payments for heating device repairs or oil delivery from their rent if the landlord fails to provide heat. This applies when tenants make reasonable efforts to notify the landlord, use a reasonably engaged service agency, and provide an itemized bill. The deduction also includes a reasonable charge for refiring the oil burner. The department responsible for enforcing laws related to multiple dwellings must maintain an index of repair and maintenance prices and a list of service agencies.