January 19th, 2018 – The New York City Council passed NYC Local Law 55 of 2018, referred to as the “Asthma-Free Housing Act,” to combat rising asthma rates and improve quality of life for New York residents.
The bill requires landlords to prevent and remove indoor health hazards that can trigger asthma such as mold and pests, as well as mandating the use of safe and effective methods to ensure long-term success.
The existence of an indoor allergen hazard(mold, pests) in any dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling, is declared to constitute a condition dangerous to health, which must be addressed by the owner.