Requires certificates of occupancy for rental properties damaged by fire exceeding $1,000 in damage.
This bill amends the real property law to mandate that owners of rental properties damaged by fire must obtain a certificate of occupancy or a written statement of inspection before executing a residential lease or rental agreement. The certificate or statement must confirm the property is habitable and free of building code violations, and it must be dated after the fire damage occurred. The requirement applies to properties where the fire damage exceeds $1,000.
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