What additional obligations does a property owner have under the proposed Residential Occupancy Permit?

There are two. First, the Residential Occupancy Permit will have to be posted conspicuously at the property. This will make it easier for first responders to reach the owner in the event of an emergency and help the Building Department to better coordinate with property owners to resolve code violations without issuing citations. Second, if a property owner is seeking eviction in Albany City Court, a copy of the ROP will have to be submitted along with the eviction paperwork. This will avoid delays later in the eviction proceeding. 


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1. What is the purpose of good cause eviction law?
2. What are the proposed grounds for eviction?
3. Does this legislation disrupt the process by which a landlord secures a judicial warrant of eviction against a tenant?
4. Is this rent control?
5. If this legislation is enacted, will a landlord be able to evict a tenant that is creating a nuisance for other tenants or damaging the property?
6. How is this legislation different from the New York State Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act that was recently enacted in 2019?
7. Will this legislation prevent a landlord from increasing the rent if the landlord has made repairs or improvements to the premises?
8. Will this legislation prevent a landlord from negotiating with their tenant to exit the property?
9. How long with Residential Occupancy Permits last according to the proposed legislation?
10. Will Residential Occupancy Permit fees increase under the proposed legislation?
11. Are residential dwelling units being held to a higher standard under the new Residential Occupancy Permit rules?
12. Under what circumstances will the Buildings Department revoke a Residential Occupancy Permit?
13. What additional obligations does a property owner have under the proposed Residential Occupancy Permit?