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What is NYC AC § 26-1102?

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This section mandates the department to maintain a housing information guide for tenants and owners in multiple languages. The guide includes information on owners' and tenants' responsibilities, legal services, and other relevant topics. Applies to both tenants and building owners seeking housing-related information.

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§ 26-1102 Housing information guide for tenants and owners.

AC § 26-1102

a. The department shall maintain a housing information guide for tenants and owners in English, Spanish and, in the discretion of the department, other languages. Such guide shall be available on the department's website and shall be available in printed form upon request. b. The guide maintained pursuant to this section shall include, but not be limited to, information about: (1) owners' responsibilities with respect to eviction, heat and hot water, pest management, repairs and maintenance, tenant organizations, rent-regulated leases, rental assistance for elderly or disabled tenants, and housing discrimination; (2) tenants' responsibilities with respect to responding to required notices, allowing access for inspections and repairs, and not causing violations; (3) the availability of free and low-cost legal services; and (4) other topics deemed relevant by the department.

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