S09574Introduced in the Senate
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 by Jamaal Bailey, District 36
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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.
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REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
March 25, 2026
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REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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