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A 1553

Requires companies aided by loans under Mitchell-Lama to notify tenants of buy out from mortgage options and a report by the commissioner or supervising agency

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

A 1553 - Requires Companies Aided by Mitchell-Lama Loans to Notify Tenants of Buyout Options OverviewBill Number: A 1553 Title: Requires companies aided by loans under Mitchell-La

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Bill Summary · A 1553

A 1553 - Requires Companies Aided by Mitchell-Lama Loans to Notify Tenants of Buyout Options

Overview

Bill Number: A 1553
Title: Requires companies aided by loans under Mitchell-Lama to notify tenants of buy out from mortgage options and a report by the commissioner or supervising agency
Status: REFERRED TO HOUSING
Introduced: January 10, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and tenant protections for properties that have received financing through the Mitchell-Lama affordable housing program. The bill aims to ensure that tenants are properly notified if the property owner plans to buy out of the Mitchell-Lama program and exit the affordability restrictions.

Key Provisions

  • Requires property owners who have received Mitchell-Lama loans to provide written notice to all tenants at least 12 months prior to the anticipated date of the mortgage buyout
  • The notice must inform tenants of the owner's intent to buy out of the Mitchell-Lama program and the potential impacts on rents and affordability
  • Mandates that the notice include details on the tenant's rights, including the ability to remain in the unit under the same terms
  • Directs the supervising agency or commissioner to conduct a report on the proposed buyout, including an assessment of the impact on affordability and displacement
  • The report must be made publicly available and considered by the agency before approving the buyout

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would primarily impact tenants living in Mitchell-Lama properties that are considering a buyout of their mortgage. It aims to give these tenants advance notice and information to understand how the buyout could affect their housing situation and rents.

Property owners who have received Mitchell-Lama financing would also be affected, as they would be required to provide the tenant notifications and have the proposed buyout reviewed by the supervising agency.

The bill is intended to help preserve affordable housing units and prevent the displacement of low- and moderate-income tenants when Mitchell-Lama properties exit the program.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been referred to the Housing committee for consideration. If passed by the committee and the full legislative body, it would then go to the governor for potential signature into law.

The 12-month tenant notification requirement and agency review process would apply to any future proposed buyouts of Mitchell-Lama mortgages, helping to ensure tenants have adequate time and information to understand the impacts.

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

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