Enacts the "NYCHA utility accountability act" to provide rent reductions for tenants experiencing utility service disruptions.
The bill, known as the "NYCHA utility accountability act," mandates the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to reduce rent for tenants who face disruptions in utility services such as heat, water, gas, or electricity. The reduction is calculated as either $75 per month or 10% of the tenant's monthly rent, whichever is greater, for each day of the disruption. This provision aims to provide relief to tenants affected by utility service interruptions.
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