N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2105
Identification of managing agent or owner and agent designated by the owner for the collection of rental payments if different from the managing agent to tenant (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
a. At the time of each rental payment, either a rent bill or receipt for such payment of rent shall be issued to the tenant of an apartment or rooming unit stating the name and New York City address of the managing agent (or of the designee described in paragraph five of subdivision a of section 27-2098 of this article), or, owner as recorded in the current registration statement on file in the department, and of the agent designated by the owner for the collection of rental payments if different from the managing agent. The rent bill or receipt for such payment of rent shall be printed on the letterhead of the managing agent or on the letterhead of the New York City address of the building owner. If there is a new managing agent, owner, or agent designated by the owner for the collection of rental payments, the rent bill or receipt shall state this. The registered name and address of the owner may be substituted for that of the managing agent if the owner resides or maintains an office where he or she customarily transacts business within the city. b. Written notice of a change of managing agent or of the agent designated by the owner for the collection of rental payments if different from the managing agent shall be delivered by the owner by regular mail to each tenant. Such notice shall be postmarked no later than fifteen days prior to the date the next rental payment is to be collected and shall contain the telephone number of the new managing agent or the new agent designated by the owner for collection of rental payments if different from the managing agent.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2105, every rent bill or receipt issued to a tenant in an apartment or rooming unit must identify the managing agent (or applicable designee) and any separate rent-collection agent, using names and New York City addresses as registered with the city. The document must appear on the letterhead of the managing agent or the building owner's New York City address. When ownership or management changes, tenants must receive written notice by regular mail postmarked no later than fifteen days before the next rental payment is due, and that notice must include the new agent's telephone number.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2105 generally ensure that every rent bill or receipt issued to tenants carries the correct registered name and New York City address of the managing agent and any separate rent-collection agent, printed on the appropriate letterhead. When a managing agent or collection agent changes, compliant owners send written notice to each tenant by regular mail, postmarked at least fifteen days before the next rent due date, and include the new agent's telephone number in that notice. Keeping registration information current with the city department and reflecting any updates promptly on rent documents are practices associated with compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2105, tenants are entitled to receive a rent bill or receipt with each payment that clearly identifies the managing agent and any separate rent-collection agent by name and New York City address. If management or the collection agent changes, tenants should expect written notice by mail at least fifteen days before the next rent is due, along with the new agent's phone number. Tenants who believe these disclosure requirements have not been met may consider contacting the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether a violation of this provision is relevant to any housing proceeding they are involved in.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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