{"id":33075,"date":"2019-04-17T01:53:30","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T01:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jackjaffa.com\/?p=33075"},"modified":"2021-10-26T16:13:43","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T16:13:43","slug":"local-law-55-the-asthma-free-housing-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jackjaffa.com\/local-law-55-the-asthma-free-housing-act\/","title":{"rendered":"COMPLIANCE deFINEd:<\/b> LOCAL LAW 55-The Asthma-Free Housing Act"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is it & what are your requirements?<\/h3>\n

All multiple-dwelling property owners in NYC must investigate and remove all indoor health hazards which trigger asthma and apply measures to ensure that their properties remain free of these triggers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1555377585831{padding-top: 20px !important;background-color: #05123a !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

INVESTIGATE\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\nHave a licensed professional inspect for allergen hazards<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

REMEDIATE<\/strong><\/span>
\nRemove any allergen hazard<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

PROTECT<\/strong><\/span>
\nEnsure your buildings are sealed from all pests.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

REPAIR<\/strong><\/span>
\nRepair any existing holes or cracks<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

INFORM<\/strong><\/span>
\nInclude a notice of your obligations with tenants\u2019 leases.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Having mold conditions in your buildings is more serious, and you need to take immediate steps to correct it. However, mold hazards must be assessed and remediated by both a NYS licensed Mold Assessor and a NYS licensed Mold Remediator.<\/p>\n

PRO TIP<\/h3>\n

Since you will need to perform an investigation annually and may need to remediate several times a year, it is a good idea to have one or more of your maintenance staff receive certification as a Mold Assessor and a Mold Remediator.<\/p>\n

How can the Jaffa team help me avoid this violation?<\/h3>\n

As with all violations, if you have received a violation in relations to this local law, the Jaffa team can help you resolve this violation and negotiate your penalty or fine.<\/p>\n

Contact us today<\/a> for more details.<\/h3>\n

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PENALTIES<\/span><\/h3>\n

Who?<\/span><\/h3>\n

DOH<\/span><\/p>\n

How much?<\/span><\/h3>\n

As steep as $10,000 per violation<\/span><\/p>\n

Are there any other risks?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The presence of visible mold that is less than 10 square feet in a single room of a dwelling
\nis an indoor mold hazard violation. Anything bigger than that in a single room is consider a hazardous violation, which if unresolved can lead to litigations and higher penalties.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1555466651612{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #380000 !important;}”]Inspections are required once a year.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition you must have an inspection when it is deemed necessary such as:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • A tenant complains about a condition that can be allergen triggers<\/span><\/li>\n
  • A tenant requests an inspection<\/span><\/li>\n
  • DOH issues a notice of violation or violation order<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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