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A 1526

Imposes penalties for non-compliance of division of housing and community renewal orders

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeffrey Dinowitz and 1 co-sponsor

New York A 1526 would impose penalties for non-compliance with DHCR housing orders, strengthening enforcement on landlords and protecting tenants.

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Bill Summary · A 1526

Summary: New York Assembly Bill A 1526

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 1526
  • Title: Imposes penalties for non-compliance of division of housing and community renewal orders
  • Status: Referred to the Housing Committee
  • Introduced: January 10, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal
  • Cosponsor: Jeffrey Dinowitz
  • Related Bills (prior sessions): A 1125, A 10922, A 4171, A 1300, A 3284, A 3829, A 682, A 1717

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is designed to impose penalties for non-compliance with orders issued by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). While the exact penalty structure is not provided in the materials available, the core aim appears to be strengthening enforcement of DHCR orders related to housing and community renewal.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • The only published description indicates that the bill would establish penalties for failure to comply with DHCR orders. The specific mechanisms—such as the types of penalties, thresholds, due-process requirements, appeal rights, or financial amounts—are not included in the information provided.
  • The bill would presumably delineate:
    • What constitutes non-compliance with DHCR orders
    • The scales or categories of penalties (e.g., fines, sanctions, or other remedies)
    • Procedures for assessing, imposing, and collecting penalties
    • Any exemptions, defenses, or due-process protections

Note: A complete, detailed understanding requires the bill’s full text.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary Affected Parties: Property owners, landlords, developers, building managers, and other entities subject to DHCR orders who must comply with those orders.
  • Potential Beneficiaries: Tenants and residents who rely on DHCR orders for housing quality, safety, or renewal-related protections, through improved enforcement.
  • The penalties would create a governance mechanism to deter non-compliance and to reinforce timely adherence to DHCR directives.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced Date: January 10, 2025
  • Current Status: Referred to the Housing Committee (as of the information provided)
  • Next Steps (likely): If advanced, the bill would move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor consideration in the Assembly, with possible Senate action in later stages of the session. The timeline depends on committee activity and legislative priorities.

Context and Related Legislation

  • The bill is linked to multiple prior-session bills (A 1125, A 10922, A 4171, A 1300, A 3284, A 3829, A 682, A 1717), indicating ongoing legislative interest in housing enforcement and DHCR-related measures.

What to Watch

  • Obtain the full bill text to review:
    • Specific penalties and their amounts or ranges
    • Definitions of non-compliance and the related DHCR orders
    • Enforcement procedures, due process, and appeal rights
    • Any exemptions, timelines, or transitional provisions
  • Monitor committee hearings in the Housing Committee for amendments, stakeholder testimony, and potential floor action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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