Bill
A 936
Bill A 936 repeals penalties for unpaid housing code violations in Syracuse, easing financial burdens on property owners and prompting a rethink of enforcement strategies.
Bill Number: A 936
Title: Repeals section 901 of the real property tax law relating to unpaid housing code violation penalties in the city of Syracuse
Status: Referred to Real Property Taxation
Introduced: January 08, 2025
Classification: Bill
Bill A 936 aims to repeal Section 901 of the Real Property Tax Law, which currently addresses the penalties associated with unpaid housing code violations specifically in the city of Syracuse. The intent behind this legislation is to eliminate the existing penalties that may be imposed on property owners for unpaid housing code violations, thereby potentially easing the financial burden on these individuals.
Repeal of Section 901: The primary provision of the bill is the complete repeal of Section 901, which outlines the penalties for unpaid housing code violations. This change would remove any financial repercussions that property owners in Syracuse currently face for such violations.
Impact on Housing Code Violations: By repealing these penalties, the bill may affect how housing code violations are enforced in Syracuse. Property owners may no longer face immediate financial penalties, which could lead to changes in compliance behavior regarding housing codes.
Property Owners in Syracuse: The most direct impact of this bill would be on property owners in Syracuse who have outstanding penalties related to housing code violations. The repeal could relieve them from financial liabilities associated with these penalties.
City Government and Housing Authorities: The city government and local housing authorities may need to adjust their enforcement strategies regarding housing code compliance, as the financial penalties would no longer serve as a deterrent for violations.
Legislative Action: The bill was introduced on January 08, 2025, and has been referred to the Real Property Taxation committee for further consideration.
Related Bills: This bill is related to A 10241 from the prior legislative session, which may provide context or additional considerations regarding housing code enforcement and penalties.
Bill A 936 seeks to repeal existing penalties for unpaid housing code violations in Syracuse, potentially altering the landscape of housing code enforcement in the city. By removing these financial penalties, the bill could provide relief to property owners but may also necessitate a reevaluation of compliance measures by local authorities. The bill is currently under consideration by the Real Property Taxation committee.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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