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NY S 9574

in committee

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

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did NY S 9574 pass?

Not yet. NY S 9574 is in committee as of 2026-03-25 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-25): REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

What is NY S 9574 about?

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.

Who sponsors NY S 9574?

Jamaal Bailey is the primary sponsor of NY S 9574.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-25 — REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Jamaal Baileyprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-03-25

    REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S9574?summary=&detail=

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