New York S04291 clarifies that operators of community residences for the mentally disabled are not considered landlords of their residents.

New York S04291 amends the mental hygiene law to clarify that operators of community residences for the mentally disabled are not considered landlords of their residents. This provision ensures that the relationship between the operator and the resident is not construed as a landlord-tenant relationship. The bill also defines "community residence" as per the mental hygiene law and specifies that discharge or termination of residency agreements must follow the laws, regulations, and procedures of the Office of Mental Health or the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

New York S04291 clarifies that operators of community residences for the mentally disabled are not considered landlords of their residents.

New York S04291 amends the mental hygiene law to clarify that operators of community residences for the mentally disabled are not considered landlords of their residents. This provision ensures that the relationship between the operator and the resident is not construed as a landlord-tenant relationship. The bill also defines "community residence" as per the mental hygiene law and specifies that discharge or termination of residency agreements must follow the laws, regulations, and procedures of the Office of Mental Health or the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.