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A 86

Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Benedetto and 7 co-sponsors

Overview: A 86, "Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization", was reported and

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Bill Summary · A 86

Overview: A 86, "Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization", was reported and referred to the Rules committee on January 08, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to regulate the use of surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control or rent stabilization laws.

Key Provisions:
- Prohibits landlords from imposing surcharges for the installation or use of certain "essential" appliances, such as refrigerators, stoves, and air conditioners.
- Allows landlords to impose surcharges for the installation or use of "non-essential" appliances, such as dishwashers or washing machines, but limits the amount of the surcharge.
- Requires landlords to provide tenants with written notice of any proposed surcharges and the right to challenge the surcharge.

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would affect landlords and tenants of housing accommodations subject to rent control or rent stabilization laws. It is intended to protect tenants from excessive surcharges for essential appliances while allowing landlords to recover costs for non-essential appliances.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been reported and referred to the Rules committee, where it must go through the standard legislative process before potentially becoming law.

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

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