New York S04359 amends the Emergency Tenant Protection Act to establish three alternates on rent guideline boards, representing tenants, property.

New York S04359 amends the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 to create three alternates on rent guideline boards. One alternate will represent tenants, another will represent property owners, and the third will be a public representative. These alternates can participate in all board proceedings as non-voting members but can only vote when a regular member is unable to fulfill their duties. The alternates will be compensated on a per diem basis, with the chairman receiving a higher rate. The bill applies to the city of New York, counties outside the city, towns, and villages.

New York S04359 amends the Emergency Tenant Protection Act to establish three alternates on rent guideline boards, representing tenants, property.

New York S04359 amends the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 to create three alternates on rent guideline boards. One alternate will represent tenants, another will represent property owners, and the third will be a public representative. These alternates can participate in all board proceedings as non-voting members but can only vote when a regular member is unable to fulfill their duties. The alternates will be compensated on a per diem basis, with the chairman receiving a higher rate. The bill applies to the city of New York, counties outside the city, towns, and villages.