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What is NYC RCNY § 41-07?

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(a) Owners of Homeownership Affordable Housing Units must occupy such Homeownership Affordable Housing Units as their primary residences, as determined by the Administering Agent, in accordance with DHCR's criteria for primary residence occupancy for rental units in Rent Stabilization. (b) The Administering Agent will

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§ 41-07 Primary Residence Requirement.

RCNY § 41-07

(a)Owners of Homeownership Affordable Housing Units must occupy such Homeownership Affordable Housing Units as their primary residences, as determined by the Administering Agent, in accordance with DHCR's criteria for primary residence occupancy for rental units in Rent Stabilization.

(b)The Administering Agent will mail an owner occupancy letter to each Homeowner on an annual basis and such Homeowner shall annually certify under penalty of perjury the Homeowner's use of such Homeownership Affordable Housing Unit as his or her primary residence by signing and returning to the Administering Agent, within ten (10) business days from receipt, a notarized copy of such owner occupancy letter, with any supporting documentation.

(c)HPD may conduct audits of Homeownership Affordable Housing Units to ensure that all such units are being used as the primary residences of their respective Homeowners.

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