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A09329 Summary:

BILL NOA09329
 
SAME ASSAME AS S09227
 
SPONSORJackson
 
COSPNSRBurdick, Gonzalez-Rojas, Glick, Taylor, Raga, Rosenthal L
 
MLTSPNSR
 
Add 235-j, RP L
 
Requires landlords and lessors provide notice to tenants about bed bug infestation within twenty-four hours of having knowledge of such infestation.
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A09329 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A9329      Revised 4/12/24
 
SPONSOR: Jackson
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the real property law, in relation to requiring land- lords and lessors provide notice to tenants about bed bug infestation   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: The purpose of this bill is to require landlords and lessors to provide notice to tenants about bed bug infestation.   SUMMARY OF PROVISION: Section 1: Amends the real property law through the addition of section 2 235-j to establish a landlord and lessor's duty to notify tenants and lessees of bed bug infestations within 24 hours of discovery. Section 2: This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.   JUSTIFICATION: Bed bugs are widely recognized as a significant nuisance, posing numer- ous health risks to both children and the elderly. Their bites can lead to allergic reactions, skin irritation, and secondary infections, caus- ing physical discomfort and stress. Furthermore, bed bug infestations can trigger mental health issues such as anxiety, insomnia, and social isolation. If left unaddressed, these infestations can quickly spread throughout a property.. Tenants deserve to reside in environments free from the threat of bed bug infestations, which can severely diminish their quality of life. Given that bed bugs can be introduced to a prop- erty through various means beyond tenants' control, it's evident that these pests are not easily prevented or eradicated independently. There- fore, it's imperative to promptly and effectively address bed bug infes- tations to safeguard individuals' well-being. This bill aims to ensure tenants' rights to live in safe and healthy environments are upheld.   PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: New bill.   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: TBD.   EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become law.
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