Improperly conditioning residential occupancy on medical treatment.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to improperly conditioning residential occupancy on medical treatment

This bill would prohibit landlords from mandating medical treatment as a condition of occupancy, with the exception of family members and legitimate programs, such as rehabilitation clinics. This bill would also provide a cause of action to tenants who face such a mandate, allowing them to receive damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. This legislation also includes the imposition of such a mandate in the definition of harassment under the Housing Maintenance Code.