by Emma Davey Many New York tenants won further protections when Good Cause Eviction passed the State Legislature earlier this year. The law prevents extreme rent hikes for tenants whose landlords fall under the Good Cause Eviction parameters (those who own less than 10 units or property built after 2009 are exempted).
These exemptions can make it confusing for a tenant to know whether or not the law applies to them. A new town hall should shed some…
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