Imposes civil penalties on landlords for including unenforceable provisions in residential leases

This bill imposes $500 civil penalties on landlords who include lease provisions prohibited by existing state or local law (making those clauses void). Landlords face penalties per violation if a court or housing commissioner finds they added unenforceable terms, such as illegal rent hikes or discriminatory clauses. The penalties can be enforced by New York's Attorney General or the NYC Housing Commissioner, with funds paid to the local municipality or city treasury. It applies only to provisions already deemed illegal under current law, not new restrictions. The law takes effect immediately, with NYC-specific provisions expiring alongside related existing regulations.