New York tenants in cities with a population of one million or more can offset rental payments for hazardous housing repairs if landlords fail to act.

New York A06735 amends the multiple dwelling law to allow tenants in cities with a population of one million or more to contract for the repair of hazardous housing conditions and offset the repair costs from their rental payments. This applies if the landlord fails to commence work to correct the condition within a certain period after notice is received. The bill specifies conditions for the repair work, such as the requirement for an itemized bill and the use of licensed contractors where applicable.

New York tenants in cities with a population of one million or more can offset rental payments for hazardous housing repairs if landlords fail to act.

New York A06735 amends the multiple dwelling law to allow tenants in cities with a population of one million or more to contract for the repair of hazardous housing conditions and offset the repair costs from their rental payments. This applies if the landlord fails to commence work to correct the condition within a certain period after notice is received. The bill specifies conditions for the repair work, such as the requirement for an itemized bill and the use of licensed contractors where applicable.