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What is NYC RCNY § 41-12?

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(a) Each Homeowner shall be obligated to maintain each Homeownership Affordable Housing Unit in accordance with Minimum Quality Standards and, to the extent required by law, the New York City Building Code and the New York City Housing Maintenance Code. Prior to any Resale, HPD or its designee shall inspect the Homeown

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§ 41-12 Minimum Quality Standards.

RCNY § 41-12

(a)Each Homeowner shall be obligated to maintain each Homeownership Affordable Housing Unit in accordance with Minimum Quality Standards and, to the extent required by law, the New York City Building Code and the New York City Housing Maintenance Code. Prior to any Resale, HPD or its designee shall inspect the Homeownership Affordable Housing Unit and shall: (1) offer the Homeowner an opportunity before the Sale Date, to remedy any condition that violates such Minimum Quality Standards, or (2) require retention of a portion of the Resale proceeds equal to the repair cost estimates established by HPD for remedying such condition(s).

(b)The Administering Agent shall ensure that a Homeownership Affordable Housing Unit meets the Minimum Quality Standards prior to its occupancy by any new Homeowner.

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