Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Summary

This act drastically reformed New York's rent laws by making rent stabilization permanent, limiting security deposits to one month, and restricting tenant screening based on past eviction history.

Rights & Rules

01.
Landlords cannot charge more than $20 for a background or credit check fee.
02.
Tenants must receive a written notice if their rent is increased by 5% or more.
03.
Tenants have a 'right to cure' or fix a lease violation before an eviction can proceed.

Penalties

01.
Treble (triple) damages for rent overcharges.
02.
Fines for illegal lockouts or unlawful evictions.
03.
Invalidation of lease clauses that conflict with these protections.

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