Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings; authorizes utility companies to seek a lien against such multiple dwelling for the amount of unpaid utility bills.
Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings; authorizes utility companies to seek a lien against such multiple dwelling for the amount of unpaid utility bills.
Relates to determining when a dwelling is abandoned.
Enacts the "fair addition in rental (F.A.I.R) leases act"; authorizes a tenant to add dwelling occupants to residential dwelling or housing accommodation leases upon request of the lease holder; if such occupant is at least 18 years old; and such occupant provides proof of currently residing in such dwelling; prohibits a landlord from increasing the rent or imposing a fee for the purpose of adding occupants to the lease.
Extends certain deadlines related to a tax abatement for certain alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings.
Requires that in cases concerning dwellings with two units or less, petitions that go to trial be resolved in six months or less upon issue being joined; provides that in cases concerning dwellings with three or four units, the court shall render a final judgment on a petition no later than twelve months from the date upon which the issue is enjoined.
Relates to interest on unclaimed child and spousal support payments by the owner of abandoned properties.
Amends the composition of rent guidelines boards and the factors to be considered in establishing annual rent adjustments; eliminates the price index of operating costs as a factor in determining rent increases.
Relates to the enforcement of liens on personal property at self-storage facilities; requires enforcement of a lien by public sale; requires a delay in enforcement of a lien if the tenant is a service member who is transferred or deployed on active duty or if the tenant is deceased; requires 60 days notice if the property subject to the lien is a motor vehicle or watercraft; requires a storage facility to hold certain surplus funds.
Relates to the enforcement of liens on personal property at self-storage facilities; requires enforcement of a lien by public sale; requires a delay in enforcement of a lien if the tenant is a service member who is transferred or deployed on active duty or if the tenant is deceased; requires 60 days notice if the property subject to the lien is a motor vehicle or watercraft; requires a storage facility to hold certain surplus funds.