Requires certain agencies and individuals to provide notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs to tenants upon the occurrence of certain events.
Impact
The enactment of S00561 is expected to have a significant positive impact on low-income elderly persons and individuals with disabilities by ensuring they are adequately informed about available financial relief from rent increases. This legislation aims to prevent potential economic hardships that could arise from unexpected rent hikes, thus providing a layer of protection to these at-risk groups. By making information readily accessible, the bill seeks to enhance the awareness and understanding of tenants regarding their rights and available assistance programs.
Summary
Bill S00561 aims to amend the administrative code of New York City and the real property tax law to require that tenants be informed about their potential eligibility for rent increase exemptions targeting low-income elderly individuals and persons with disabilities. The bill mandates that tenants receive notice from their landlords or designated agencies concerning these exemptions during specific events, including the application for rent adjustments due to capital improvements or when they receive a rent increase notice. It underscores the necessity for clear communication to vulnerable populations regarding their housing rights.
Contention
The bill's proponents argue that enhanced notice requirements are essential for protecting vulnerable populations from financial strain due to housing costs. However, it could face opposition from landlords and property owners who may perceive these requirements as an added administrative burden or as infringing on their rights to manage rental properties freely. The balance between tenant rights and property management's operational realities could become a point of contention in legislative discussions surrounding this bill.
Same As
Requires certain agencies and individuals to provide notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs to tenants upon the occurrence of certain events.
Requires certain agencies and individuals to provide notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs to tenants upon the occurrence of certain events.
Requires certain agencies and individuals to provide notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs to tenants upon the occurrence of certain events.
Relates to eligibility requirements for rent increase exemptions for persons with disabilities; includes children who qualify as a person with a disability.
Expands eligibility requirements for rent increase exemptions for persons with disabilities; includes children who qualify as a person with a disability.
Requires an assessor to send a second copy of the application and notice for a real property tax exemption to persons with disabilities and limited incomes thirty days prior to the appropriate taxable status date.
Requires an assessor to send a second copy of the application and notice for a real property tax exemption to persons with disabilities and limited incomes thirty days prior to the appropriate taxable status date.