New York S01838 authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program to address hazardous code violations in buildings.

New York S01838 amends the general municipal law to authorize municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program. This program allows municipalities to repair hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not taken action in a reasonable time. The municipality can bill the owner for the repair costs. The Secretary of State, in collaboration with the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, will provide technical assistance to participating municipalities and prepare an annual report evaluating the program's effectiveness.

New York S01838 authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program to address hazardous code violations in buildings.

New York S01838 amends the general municipal law to authorize municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program. This program allows municipalities to repair hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not taken action in a reasonable time. The municipality can bill the owner for the repair costs. The Secretary of State, in collaboration with the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, will provide technical assistance to participating municipalities and prepare an annual report evaluating the program's effectiveness.