Relates to rent impairing violations and eviction proceedings

This bill modifies New York's Multiple Dwelling Law and Real Property Laws to address rent impairing violations (unfixed building conditions like unsafe plumbing or heating). If a building has such a violation that remains uncorrected for three months after the owner receives notice, owners cannot collect rent for affected units. Tenants can use this violation as a defense in eviction or rent collection cases by depositing the disputed rent amount with the court and proving the violation existed. The law also requires the department to notify tenants of violations and explains their right to raise this defense in court.