New York S00240 prohibits owners from leasing housing if they know the tenant won't use it as a primary residence.

New York S00240 amends the emergency tenant protection act of 1974 and the administrative code of the city of New York to prohibit owners from entering or renewing leases where they know the tenant will not occupy the housing as their primary residence. Exceptions are made for not-for-profit corporations providing housing and support services to low-income or vulnerable populations, and businesses with employees occupying the unit as a primary residence. The bill also imposes civil penalties for violations.

New York S00240 prohibits owners from leasing housing if they know the tenant won't use it as a primary residence.

New York S00240 amends the emergency tenant protection act of 1974 and the administrative code of the city of New York to prohibit owners from entering or renewing leases where they know the tenant will not occupy the housing as their primary residence. Exceptions are made for not-for-profit corporations providing housing and support services to low-income or vulnerable populations, and businesses with employees occupying the unit as a primary residence. The bill also imposes civil penalties for violations.