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What is NYC RCNY § 54-02?

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All leases offered to tenants or prospective tenants in a multiple dwelling must contain a notice, prominently displayed within, which advises tenants of the obligations of the owner and tenant as set forth in Administrative Code §§ 27-2017 et seq. and these rules regarding control of indoor allergen hazards.

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Effective: 1/16/2019

§ 54-02 Owner Notification to Tenants.

RCNY § 54-02

All leases offered to tenants or prospective tenants in a multiple dwelling must contain a notice, prominently displayed within, which advises tenants of the obligations of the owner and tenant as set forth in Administrative Code §§ 27-2017 et seq. and these rules regarding control of indoor allergen hazards. Such notice must not materially deviate from the form of the notice in Appendix A of these rules, and must be provided in English and in the covered languages set forth in Administrative Code § 8-1002*. In addition to such notice, the owner of such multiple dwelling must provide the tenant or prospective tenant of such dwelling unit with the pamphlet developed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in accordance with Administrative Code § 17-199.7. (Added City Record 12/17/2018, eff. 1/16/2019) * Editor's note: Repealed. For current provisions, see Administrative Code .

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