Statutes and regulations

Warranty of habitability

N.Y. RPP Law § 235-B · New York · Statutes

Act RPP › Article 7 › Section 235-B

Warranty of habitability. 1. … landlord or lessor\nshall be deemed to covenant and warrant that the premises so leased or\nrented and all areas used in connection therewith in common with other\ntenants or residents are fit for human habitation

Defense of warranty of habitability inapplicable

N.Y. RPA Law § 783 · New York · Statutes

Act RPA › Article 7-A › Section 783

Defense of warranty of habitability inapplicable. … for the\npayment of rent commenced by an administrator appointed pursuant to this\narticle, the provisions of section two hundred thirty-five-b of the real\nproperty law pertaining to the warranty of habitability

Defense of warranty of habitability inapplicable

N.Y. RPA Law § 796-M · New York · Statutes

Act RPA › Article 7-C › Section 796-M

Defense of warranty of habitability inapplicable. … for the\npayment of rent commenced by an administrator appointed pursuant to this\narticle, the provisions of section two hundred thirty-five-b of the real\nproperty law pertaining to the warranty of habitability

Evidence as to ancestry, health and habits of individual In all valuations made under this article, no significance shall be given to the...

N.Y. RPA Law § 404 · New York · Statutes

Act RPA › Article 4 › Section 404

Evidence as to ancestry, health and habits of individual In all\nvaluations made under this article, no significance shall be given to\nthe ancestry, health or habits of the person whose life is involved

Definitions

N.Y. SOS Law § 49 · New York · Statutes

Act SOS › Article 2-A › Title 4 › Section 49

"Homeless" shall mean an undomiciled household which is unable to\nsecure permanent and habitable housing without special assistance, as\ndetermined by the commissioner, including but not limited to households … "Homelessness intervention services" shall mean services which are\ndesigned to stabilize at-risk and homeless households by avoiding\nhomelessness or assisting households to secure permanent and habitable

Unlawful occupation

N.Y. MDW Law § 302 · New York · Statutes

Act MDW › Article 8 › Section 302

If any dwelling or structure be\noccupied in whole or in part for human habitation in violation of\nsection three hundred one, during such unlawful occupation any bond or\nnote secured by a mortgage upon … During such period the department in charge of water supply shall\nnot permit water to be furnished in any such dwelling or structure and\nsaid premises shall be deemed unfit for human habitation, and

House coach

N.Y. VAT Law § 119 · New York · Statutes

Act VAT › Title 1 › Article 1 › Section 119

Any vehicle motivated by a power connected\ntherewith or propelled by a power within itself, which is or can be used\nas the home or living abode or habitation of one or more persons, either\ntemporarily

Applications for coverage of interim multiple dwellings and residential units

N.Y. MDW Law § 282-A · New York · Statutes

Act MDW › Article 7-C › Section 282-A

repeated interruptions or discontinuances of\nessential services, or an interruption or discontinuance of an essential\nservice for an extended duration or of such significance as to\nsubstantially impair habitability … It shall be unlawful for any owner to interrupt, deny, or\ndiscontinue essential services, or to impair the habitability of an\ninterim multiple dwelling unit or building.

Children discharged from state institutions

N.Y. SOS Law § 399 · New York · Statutes

Act SOS › Article 6 › Title 2 › Section 399

of social services shall co-operate with the state\ninstitutions for delinquent, mentally disabled and physically\nhandicapped children to ascertain the conditions of the home and the\ncharacter and habits

Rooms in basements and cellars

N.Y. MDW Law § 177 · New York · Statutes

Act MDW › Article 6 › Title 1 › Section 177

such yard\nis not less than thirty feet in depth at every point, the department may\npermit the use of such cellar for living purposes if it shall deem such\ncellar adequately lighted and ventilated and habitable … The department shall deem the basement to be adequately lighted and\nventilated, free of any dampness, sanitary and habitable.\n e.

Unlawful occupation

N.Y. MRE Law § 302-A · New York · Statutes

Act MRE › Article 8 › Section 302-A

If any dwelling or structure be\noccupied in whole or in part for human habitation in violation of\nsection three hundred two of this article, no rent shall be recovered by\nthe owner of such premises

Respondent

N.Y. RPA Law § 797-B · New York · Statutes

Act RPA › Article 7-D › Section 797-B

Anyone who has a legal obligation to maintain the premises\nconsistent with the warranty of habitability: owner or owners of the\nfreehold of the premises or lesser estate therein, mortgagee or vendee\

Daily report concerning incarcerated individuals

N.Y. COR Law § 119 · New York · Statutes

Act COR › Article 6 › Section 119

during the preceding day, the\ncounties in which they were tried, the crimes of which they were\nconvicted, the nature and duration of their sentences, their former\ntrade, employment or occupation, their habits

Retaliation by landlord against tenant

N.Y. RPP Law § 223-B · New York · Statutes

Act RPP › Article 7 › Section 223-B

behalf of the tenant, to the\nlandlord, the landlord's agent or a governmental authority of the\nlandlord's alleged violation of any health or safety law, regulation,\ncode, or ordinance, the warranty of habitability … Actions taken in good faith, by or in behalf of the tenant, to\nsecure or enforce any rights under the lease or rental agreement, the\nwarranty of habitability under section two hundred thirty-five-b of

Persons employed as drivers, conductors, motormen or gripmen

N.Y. RRD Law § 63 · New York · Statutes

Act RRD › Article 3 › Section 63

All applicants for\npositions as motormen or gripmen on any street surface railroad in this\nstate shall be subjected to a thorough examination by the officers of\nthe corporation as to their habits, physical

Harassment of a rent regulated tenant in the second degree

N.Y. PEN Law § 241.02 · New York · Statutes

Act PEN › Part 3 › Title N › Article 241 › Section 241.02

regulated tenant in the\nsecond degree when, with intent to induce a rent regulated tenant to\nvacate a housing accommodation, such owner intentionally engages in a\ncourse of conduct that:\n 1. impairs the habitability

Definition of the practice of psychology

N.Y. EDN Law § 7601-A · New York · Statutes

Act EDN › Title 8 › Article 153 › Section 7601-A

npsychoanalysis; psychotherapy; the diagnosis and treatment of mental,\nnervous, emotional, cognitive or behavioral disorders, disabilities,\nailments or illnesses, alcoholism, substance abuse, disorders of habit

Legislative findings and purpose

N.Y. PVH Law § 1280 · New York · Statutes

Act PVH › Article 31 › Section 1280

finance the\npurchase, acquisition, holding or conversion of distressed hotels and\ncommercial office properties for use as affordable permanent housing\nthat meets standards established to ensure safety, habitability

Housing our neighbors with dignity program

N.Y. PVH Law § 1282 · New York · Statutes

Act PVH › Article 31 › Section 1282

conversion and rehabilitation of the physical\ncondition of acquired property by appropriate nonprofit organizations in\norder to improve the condition of such property for future occupants,\nsuch as habitability … Powers ty for future occupants,\nsuch as habitability and environmental sustainability; and\n (c) Provide an appropriate, expedient and efficient manner for owners\nof such distressed properties to transfer

Legislative findings

N.Y. AGM Law § 31-F · New York · Statutes

Act AGM › Article 2-C › Section 31-F

unable to readily afford or\nhave easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables for themselves or their\nfamilies, promotes public health and healthier individual lifestyles by\nencouraging better eating habits