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New York’s First ‘Good Cause’ Eviction Law Falls, Ramping Up Push for Statewide Bill
March 2, 2023
In a six-page decision Thursday, a panel of Third Department judges sided with Albany landlords in finding that state property laws preempt and nullify the city’s 2021 good cause eviction protections. By Emma Whitford, City Limits
Appellate division says Albany's Good Cause law violates state law
March 2, 2023
The decision affirms lower court ruling overturning the so-called Good Cause eviction law that established conditions under which landlords could remove tenants. By Steve Hughes, Times Union
At Overdue Hearing, Advocates Push NYC to Fulfill Promise of Housing Court Help for Low-Income Tenants
March 1, 2023
The city’s landmark Right to Counsel law was the country’s first to guarantee legal representation in housing court to low-income tenants most at risk for eviction. But advocates and providers say... By Annie Iezzi and Frank Festa, City Limits
Gov. Hochul deflects when asked about 'good cause' eviction bill
March 1, 2023
By Jon Campbell, Gothamist
NJ senator’s proposed law would protect homeowners from squatters
March 1, 2023
State Sen. Doug Steinhardt, R-Warren, has introduced legislation that would give homeowners and communities new tools to address squatters who unlawfully occupy dwellings. By Jen Ursillo, New Jersey 101.5
Illegal pieds-à-terre may have mushroomed under rent law
Feb. 23, 2023
Reform killed incentive to evict tenants living in second homes. By Suzannah Cavanaugh, The Real Deal New York Real Estate News
Rent protections stand out in state Legislative session
Feb. 21, 2023
Tenant advocates are confident that “good cause” eviction protections will get approved as part of a broad housing package. - By Rebecca C. Lewis, City & State New York
Weekly Newsletter 2/19/23
Feb. 19, 2023
ACTION: GOOD CAUSE EVICTION & LAWMAKER MEETINGS - Ragas, Mayer, Scarcella-Spanton - NOTICES
Rent law hurt Westchester’s housing stock, too: landlords
Feb. 17, 2023
"Report finds repair requests, sales prices down since HSTPA" - By Suzannah Cavanaugh, The Real Deal New York, Real Estate News
Weekly Newsletter 2/12/23
Feb. 12, 2023
ACTION: GOOD CAUSE EVICTION & LAWMAKER MEETINGS - Ragas, Mayer, Scarcella-Spanton - NOTICES