Supportive housing tenant’s bill of rights.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a supportive housing tenant’s bill of rights

This bill would require the Department of Social Services to create a written notice for supportive housing residents of their rights pursuant to various state and local laws. The bill would require every provider of supportive housing to provide every resident this notice at the time of an interview, initial occupancy, at each lease or program agreement renewal, and upon request. Additionally, the bill would provide that any provider who violates the requirement to provide notice would be liable for a civil penalty of $250.