NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 58-04 — Lawful Leaseholder or Owner Verification.

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In order to verify that a Housing Portal user is the lawful leaseholder or owner of an Affordable Unit, or is a lawful owner of shares of a cooperative corporation that entitle the shareholder to occupancy of an Affordable Unit under a proprietary lease, such user must complete the designated form provided by the Depar

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Effective: 7/21/2021

§ 58-04 Lawful Leaseholder or Owner Verification.

RCNY § 58-04

In order to verify that a Housing Portal user is the lawful leaseholder or owner of an Affordable Unit, or is a lawful owner of shares of a cooperative corporation that entitle the shareholder to occupancy of an Affordable Unit under a proprietary lease, such user must complete the designated form provided by the Department on the Housing Portal and attach a copy of the lease, deed, or any other substantiating documentation. The Department will exercise its discretion in determining whether a Housing Portal user has satisfied this verification requirement. (Added City Record 6/21/2021, eff. 7/21/2021)

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