Bill
S 4359
Bill S 4359 allows alternate members on New York's rent guidelines boards, ensuring timely decisions on rent regulations for landlords and tenants, promoting market stability.
Bill Number: S 4359
Title: Authorizes appointment of alternate rent guidelines board members in the city of New York, counties outside the city, towns, and villages
Status: Referred to Housing, Construction and Community Development
Introduced On: February 04, 2025
Classification: Bill
Bill S 4359 aims to enhance the governance of rent regulation in New York by allowing for the appointment of alternate members to rent guidelines boards. This measure is intended to ensure that these boards can operate effectively, even in the absence of regular members, thereby maintaining continuity in the oversight of rent regulations.
Appointment of Alternate Members: The bill authorizes the appointment of alternate members to rent guidelines boards in various jurisdictions, including:
Functionality of Boards: The inclusion of alternate members is designed to ensure that boards can meet quorum requirements and make timely decisions regarding rent guidelines, which are crucial for both landlords and tenants.
Flexibility in Membership: The bill provides flexibility in board membership, allowing for a more responsive approach to changes in board composition due to absences or vacancies.
Rent Guidelines Boards: The primary bodies affected by this bill are the rent guidelines boards across New York, which play a critical role in setting rental rates and regulations.
Landlords and Tenants: Both landlords and tenants will be impacted by the bill, as it aims to ensure that rent regulations are consistently applied and updated, thereby promoting stability in the rental market.
Local Governments: Counties, towns, and villages will also be affected as they will need to implement the provisions of the bill within their respective jurisdictions.
Current Status: As of February 4, 2025, the bill has been referred to the Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development for further consideration.
Related Legislation: This bill is part of a broader legislative context, with several related bills from prior sessions (e.g., S 2031, S 3320, S 3278, etc.) that may address similar issues regarding rent regulation and governance.
Bill S 4359 represents a significant step towards improving the functionality of rent guidelines boards in New York. By allowing for the appointment of alternate members, the bill seeks to ensure that these boards can operate effectively and continue to provide essential oversight in the rental market, benefiting both landlords and tenants alike. The bill is currently under review by the relevant legislative committee, and its progress will be closely monitored by stakeholders in the housing sector.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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