New York policy
S5956: Relates to providing enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations
NY Senate · Sponsor Kevin S. Parker
- Jurisdiction
- New York State
- Applies to
- New York State (proposed)
- Effective
- January 7, 2026
What it requires
Provides for enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations; provides court may award punitive damages to a tenant upon finding the landlord's breach of warranty was intentional and malicious.
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