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Client Alert
New York State To Require Notification To Tenants Regarding Indoor Air Issues
September 30, 2008
David J. Freeman and Jess Hiney
On September 4, 2008 Governor Paterson signed legislation obligating landlords to disclose to existing and prospective tenants, in certain specific circumstances, test results that indicate exceedances of New York State Department of Health (DOH) or U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for indoor air quality. The law is set to become effective on December 4, 2008. Failure to comply with the notification provisions subjects landlords to penalties of up to $500 per violation, per day.