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What is NYC RCNY § 52-20?

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(a) If it is determined that a tax abatement credit has been issued to the building owner's property after the date the head of the household is no longer eligible for SCRIE or DRIE benefits, the Department will reinstate property tax charges against the building owner from the first day of the first month following su

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Effective: 6/13/2021

§ 52-20 Tenant's Ineligibility for SCRIE or DRIE Benefits.

RCNY § 52-20

(a)If it is determined that a tax abatement credit has been issued to the building owner's property after the date the head of the household is no longer eligible for SCRIE or DRIE benefits, the Department will reinstate property tax charges against the building owner from the first day of the first month following such determination.

(b)The Department must notify a tenant in writing if their SCRIE or DRIE benefits are terminated and provide the reason for such termination. Such tenant may appeal such termination in accordance with the procedures set forth in 19 RCNY § 52-19. (Added City Record 5/14/2021, eff. 6/13/2021)

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