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Council Member Restler introduces Intro 1063 and emphasizes need for budgetary support
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Council Member Lincoln Restler introduces Intro 1063, the Housing Rescue Resident Protection Act, sponsored by the committee chair. He emphasizes the importance of this legislation in addressing issues with the worst buildings and most negligent landlords, as HPD's current enforcement programs have been insufficient.
- Restler stresses that the legislative reform must be paired with adequate budgetary resources
- He highlights the critical nature of passing this legislation for residents living in dangerous conditions
- The council member sets the stage for discussing the budget implications of the proposed reforms
Lincoln Restler
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With intro ten sixty three, the Housing Rescue Resident Protection Act sponsored by our great chair, the council is considering a transformative set of reforms that would focus on the worst buildings and most negligent landlord.
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Because HPD's enforcement programs have not been sufficient to address the worst of the worst, it is critical that we pass this legislation for residents living in dangerous conditions.
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However, it is essential that this legislative reform be paired with sufficient budgetary resources.