BILL NUMBER: S7595
SPONSOR: CLEARE
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the real property actions and proceedings law, in
relation to adding dwelling occupants to residential dwelling or housing
accommodation leases
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This bill enacts the Fair Addition in Rental (F.A.J.R) Leases Act, to
give lease holders the right to add dwelling occupants to the lease, if
they are at least 18 years of age and with proper proof of residence.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 states that this act shall be known and may be cited as the
"Fair Addition in Rental (F.A.I.R.) Leases Act".
Section 2 adds two sections to the real property actions and proceedings
law to 1) require landlords to add residential dwelling occupants to the
lease upon request by the lease holder if the occupants are at least 18
years old and with proof that said occupants currently reside in the
dwelling; and 2) prohibits landlords from imposing fees or increasing
the rent for the purpose of adding occupants to the lease.
Section 3 states when this act shall take effect.
 
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORIGINAL AND AMENDED VERSION (IF APPLICABLE):
N/A
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Currently, many residential lease holders in New York do not enjoy the
right to make their cohabiting family members and loved ones a co-tenant
upon request, except for spouses. This jeopardizes the housing security
of many New Yorkers, as they remain at risk of losing their home when
the lease holder passes away or moves out. The Fair Addition in Rental
(F.A.I.R.) Leases Act would make it easier for primary tenants to have
co-tenants, and protects the housing security of more New Yorkers by
giving them the full rights of tenancy.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
This is a new bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it
shall have become law.