New York S09692 creates a private right of action for tenants against landlords in cities with over one million residents regarding sidewalk sheds.

New York S09692 amends the real property law to establish a private right of action for tenants in cities with over one million residents. Tenants can sue landlords in supreme court for injunctive relief and damages if the landlord maintains a sidewalk shed without an active permit, for more than 30 consecutive days without active work, in a perilous condition, or fails to address unsafe conditions. Tenants must notify landlords of violations and wait 30 days before filing a lawsuit, unless the landlord shows bad faith in addressing the issue. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York S09692 creates a private right of action for tenants against landlords in cities with over one million residents regarding sidewalk sheds.

New York S09692 amends the real property law to establish a private right of action for tenants in cities with over one million residents. Tenants can sue landlords in supreme court for injunctive relief and damages if the landlord maintains a sidewalk shed without an active permit, for more than 30 consecutive days without active work, in a perilous condition, or fails to address unsafe conditions. Tenants must notify landlords of violations and wait 30 days before filing a lawsuit, unless the landlord shows bad faith in addressing the issue. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.