BILL NUMBER: S8311
SPONSOR: KAVANAGH
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public housing law, in relation to succession rights
for New York city housing authority properties
PURPOSE:
This bill seeks to ensure that family members and other individuals with
established emotional and financial ties to tenants of NYCHA properties
are granted succession rights. It mandates the New York City Housing
Authority to establish clear and fair procedures allowing such individ-
uals to succeed tenancy upon the tenant's permanent departure.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
This bill amends the public housing law by requiring the New York City
Housing Authority (NYCHA) to establish clear, codified procedures for
determining succession rights in its housing units. It defines the cate-
gories of individuals who may be eligible for succession-such as family
members, caregivers, and others with demonstrable emotional and finan-
cial ties to the tenant of record-and sets forth criteria for establish-
ing these ties. The legislation directs NYCHA to adopt fair and trans-
parent processes to review succession claims and ensure due process for
applicants seeking to remain in their homes after the tenant of record
has permanently vacated the unit.
JUSTIFICATION:
Currently, many long-term household members residing in NYCHA properties
lack clear, codified rights to remain in their homes when the tenant of
record leaves or passes away. This can result in eviction, displacement,
and unnecessary hardship, especially for vulnerable populations such as
seniors, disabled individuals, and those in familial or interdependent
relationships.
This legislation would ensure fairness, prevent homelessness, and
reflect the realities of modern family structures by formalizing
succession rights. By doing so, the bill enhances housing stability for
thousands of New Yorkers while establishing a transparent process
balancing the needs of tenants and NYCHA management.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill.
EFFECTIVE DATE:.
This act shall take effect immediately.