Assembly curbs HOA rules that unreasonably block low‑impact landscaping, citing water-safety and property protections The Assembly passed a bill that limits homeowners associations from enforcing rules that effectively prohibit low-impact landscaping; debate focused on whether the state should override voluntary HOA contracts and on environmental benefits for water protection. (Vote: 94–46)

New York's Assembly just passed a landmark bill to protect homeowners' rights to low-impact landscaping, paving the way for better flood mitigation and environmental safety!

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Panel advances bill to require disclosure of beneficial owners in property disposals The committee advanced a bill requiring explanatory statements for disposal of public-authority property to list all beneficial owners and to make that information publicly available; the measure was moved, seconded and reported to the floor by voice vote.

New legislation has the potential to revolutionize property transparency in New York by requiring public disclosure of all beneficial owners involved in property disposals.

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Senate Committee Amends Abandoned Property Bill and Executive Law Senate committee votes to amend abandoned property and executive law bills.

The Senate's recent vote on abandoned property laws signals a major shift in how New York handles neglected properties, with strong bipartisan support paving the way for impactful changes.

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