S4970

The New York State Senate passed S4970, sponsored by Senator Jackson, directing the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to study non-rental fees charged by landlords. The bill passed on a roll call vote, 38-20, with 20 senators voting in opposition. Those voting against the measure included Senators Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Felder, Gallivan, Griffo, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Weik, and Weber. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

The New York State Senate passed legislation directing the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to study nonrental fees charged by landlords. Senate Print 4970, sponsored by Sen. Jackson, passed on a 42-16 vote. The bill, which takes effect immediately, would require the state housing agency to examine fees landlords charge tenants beyond rent, such as application fees, administrative charges, and other nonrental assessments. Sixteen senators voted against the measure, including Sens. Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, and Weber.