Requires New York city marshals to complete an electronic filing within one business day of service of a notice of eviction.
Summary
This bill amends section 749-a of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law to change how New York City marshals must document eviction notices. Under the bill, a city marshal must provide notice of eviction in the same manner used for serving a notice of petition, and must also complete an electronic filing within one business day after serving the notice of eviction. The bill defines “electronic filing” by reference to the New York City Civil Court Act and clarifies that “business day” excludes Saturdays and Sundays.
The measure is a targeted procedural change affecting eviction practice in New York City. It does not alter the underlying grounds for eviction or the warrant process itself, but it imposes a new filing deadline and service method requirement on marshals, likely intended to improve notice tracking, recordkeeping, and compliance oversight in housing court matters. The bill takes effect immediately, though the amendment is tied to the continued existence of the underlying section 749-a.
Impact
The bill would amend the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, specifically section 749-a, which governs New York City marshals and notice of eviction procedures. It replaces prior language about physical posting and execution of a warrant with a requirement that notice be served in the manner prescribed for a notice of petition and electronically filed within one business day. The practical impact is on New York City marshals, landlords, tenants, and housing court administration, by creating a tighter documentation timeline for eviction-related notices.
Sentiment
No committee transcript or vote record is provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate or recorded support/opposition. Based on the bill text and caption, the measure appears administrative and compliance-oriented rather than ideologically broad, suggesting a neutral-to-supportive policy posture focused on eviction procedure and notice transparency. The absence of votes or transcripts means sentiment cannot be measured from legislative discussion.
Contention
The bill’s main point of potential contention is the added compliance burden on New York City marshals, who would need to complete an electronic filing within a short deadline after service of an eviction notice. Supporters would likely view the requirement as a way to improve accountability, documentation, and tenant notice protections, while critics might argue it adds procedural complexity or risks technical noncompliance in already time-sensitive eviction proceedings. Because no transcripts are available, the specific positions of legislators, marshals, landlords, or tenant advocates are not documented here.
Extends certain provisions relating to authorizing New York city marshals to exercise the same functions, powers and duties as sheriffs with respect to the execution of money judgments of the supreme and family courts of the city of New York; extends certain provisions of law relating to requiring New York city marshals to post and electronically file notices of eviction.
Extends certain provisions relating to authorizing New York city marshals to exercise the same functions, powers and duties as sheriffs with respect to the execution of money judgments of the supreme and family courts of the city of New York; extends certain provisions of law relating to requiring New York city marshals to post and electronically file notices of eviction.
Allows an unrepresented party to transmit legal filings in eviction proceedings electronically; eliminates certain verification or notarization requirements.
Allows an unrepresented party to transmit legal filings in eviction proceedings electronically; eliminates certain verification or notarization requirements.
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