Seals eviction records when leased property is foreclosed and imposes fines for violations.

New York A06412 amends the real property actions and proceedings law to seal court records of evictions when the leased property was foreclosed upon. It prohibits the use and disclosure of such information relating to tenants. Violations by private persons result in a civil penalty of between $1,000 and $2,000. The act takes effect immediately.

Seals eviction records when leased property is foreclosed and imposes fines for violations.

New York A06412 amends the real property actions and proceedings law to seal court records of evictions when the leased property was foreclosed upon. It prohibits the use and disclosure of such information relating to tenants. Violations by private persons result in a civil penalty of between $1,000 and $2,000. The act takes effect immediately.