Relates to providing insurance corporations with a tax credit for investments made in rural business growth funds; establishes the New York agriculture and rural jobs fund.
Makes reclassification of rent controlled dwelling retroactive to time of decrease in income of members of household of dwelling.
Relates to the establishment of rent adjustments and prohibition of fuel pass-along charges.
Relates to mandating greater levels of disclosure by non-fiduciaries that provide investment advice; requires signed acknowledgement of disclosure informing clients that the advisor owes no fiduciary duty.
Permits the division of housing and community renewal to investigate rent overcharge complaints in rent regulated housing accommodations by reviewing all rent history beyond four years' prior records as needed.
Waives the biennial attorney registration fee for New York attorneys who meet the federal public service loan forgiveness program employment qualifications.
Relates to court recognition of a change of gender, adds gender to procedures regarding change of name.
Prohibits class A multiple dwellings from requiring the use of a smart access system for means of entry for building entrances, common areas, elevators, garage gates, or apartment entry doors; restricts information that may be gathered on lessees, tenants, owners or guests.
Relates to the sale of digital electronic equipment and requires original equipment manufacturers to provide diagnostic and repair information.
Relates to requiring a certificate of merit in proceedings to recover possession of real property; requires the petition shall be accompanied by a certificate, signed by the attorney for the petitioner, certifying that the attorney has reviewed the facts of the case and that, based on consultation with representatives of the petitioner identified in the certificate and the attorney's review of pertinent documents, there is a reasonable basis for the commencement of such action; and provides that where a petitioner willfully fails to provide copies of required papers and documents the court may dismiss the petition without prejudice.
