BILL NUMBER: S689
SPONSOR: MAY
 
PURPOSE:
Establishes infestation of pests in an occupied dwelling as a condition
dangerous to health and establishes requirements for prevention and
remediation.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 amends the real property law by adding a new section 235-bbb
that establishes standards for the remediation and prevention of pest
infestations that are not caused by the willful or intentional act of
the tenant, lessee or person under his/her control.
Section 2 establishes the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Renters across all of New York State deserve housing that is not compro-
mising to health or diminishing to quality of life. Across the state,
many tenants, especially those in poverty; live in substandard housing
that is frequently subject to pest infestations through no fault of the
tenant. By performing annual inspections, conducting routine maintenance
that prevents pest entry, and using other integrated pest management
measures; landlords can significantly reduce the likelihood of pest
infestation and greatly improve habitability.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023-2024 - S.2644 (May) / A.811 (Hunter)
2021-2022 - S.629 (May) / A.6299 (Hunter)
2019-2020 - S.5975 (May) / A.7909 (Hunter)
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have
become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or
repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of
this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed
on or before such effective date.