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New New York rent-control bill would drive out small landlords, help developers
March 20, 2023
The erroneously named Good Cause Eviction Bill, now in the New York Legislature, would impose rent controls on market-rate buildings in the five boroughs -- and crush many small, immigrant landlords. By Steve Cuozzo, The New York Post
AUDIO: ‘Good Cause’ language stirs up internal Democratic debate
March 20, 2023
Sen. James Skoufis, an Orange County Democrat, shares his reservations about language in the Senate’s budget resolution that backs “Good Cause” legislation, which is designed to protect tenants from onerous rent increases. The Capitol Pressroom
The One-Way Rent Control Ratchet
March 16, 2023
The allegedly smart balance "anti-rent gouging" policies have struck between supply and stability is already unraveling. By CHRISTIAN BRITSCHGI, Reason
The Bad Effects of Good Cause Eviction
March 16, 2023
OpEd by SPONY Board Member Jan Lee published in the New York Daily News
Housing Policy Faultlines Emerge Ahead Of Final Albany Budget Deal
March 15, 2023
Here, City Limits breaks down where the Senate and Assembly stand in a year when New York’s lack of affordable rental housing is top of mind.. By Emma Whitford, City Limits
Controversial 'Good Cause Eviction' bill could be part of state budget deal
March 3, 2023
Lawmakers are inching closer to approving a bill that would fundamentally tip the balance of power in favor of renters over landlords. By Zack Fink, Spectrum News 1
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
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
Gov. Hochul deflects when asked about 'good cause' eviction bill
March 1, 2023
By Jon Campbell, Gothamist
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