Why does the Intro 13 bill matter?
Say you live in a dwelling with a “no pets” clause in your lease and you’ve had a pet there for over 90 days (you have not kept the pet hidden from the landlord or management).
If your pet dies and you attempt to bring a new pet into your home, the landlord can take legal action to evict you.

This is horrible for any New Yorker who loves pets and even more so for the homeless pets that need new families.

What will Intro. 13 accomplish?
Intro. 13 is a bill that will give tenants legal rights to get a new pet (of the same species) if the previous pet happens to die. In reality, the bill will not impact very many people because it cannot keep “no pets” clauses out of future leases. Therefore, landlords, co-ops, and condos will still keep their power to keep pets out of buildings. Although our dream of a 100% pet-friendly city could not come from Intro. 13, at least people will be able to give good homes to adoptable pets if the bill passes!

Where to Learn More:
If this interests you, then Team 13 needs your help to spread the word.
Pets In Housing
For more on why this bill matters, read
Democracy for New York,
Animal Friendly NYC,
League of Humane Voters of NYC.

To read the full text of Intro 13, go here.

Current Status of Intro. 13 in NYC City Council:
This bill is (stuck) in the Committee on Housing and Buildings. We hope the City Council stops sleeping on this issue!