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S. 95742025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEDEMOCRAT

Relates to the recovery of attorneys fees in the event of certain default judgments where a tenant is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation

Introduced Mar 25, 2026Jamaal Bailey (D-NY)

Summary

Provides that either party may be awarded attorneys' fees in the event of a default judgment in an action or summary proceeding arising out of leases of residential property where a tenant is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation and the recovery of attorneys' fees is provided for in the proprietary lease or occupancy agreement.

Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Mar 25, 2026

REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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