On June 9, 2021, the New York State Legislature passed Assembly Bill A4587 / Senate Bill S6877. The bill amends General Obligations Law §7-108(1-a) which, if passed, will exempt certain seasonal use tenancies from the maximum deposit or advance of one month’s rent. The seasonal use dwelling must meet the following conditions:
The problem is that local municipalities now need to create seasonal use dwelling registries or this whole law does nothing, no?
- The lease expressly provides that:
- the dwelling unit is registered as a seasonal use dwelling unit, indicating the local or county government agency with which it is registered;
- the occupancy is only for seasonal use and does not exceed 120 days or a shorter period provided by the lease; and
- the tenant has a primary residence to return to and such address must be expressly stated on the lease.
- The dwelling unit is registered with the appropriate local government, county, or state registry as a seasonal use dwelling; and
- The dwelling unit is not rented as a seasonal use dwelling unit for more than 120 days during each calendar year.