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STATEMENT: Housing Justice for All on Governor Hochul’s State of the State 

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“Governor Hochul’s so-called affordability agenda does nothing to keep costs down for renters” NEW YORK – Housing Justice for All, a statewide coalition of more than 80 organizations representing tenants and homeless New Yorkers, released the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State. The statement below can be attributed to Cea […]

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Poughkeepsie Renters Deserve Rent Stabilization, Despite Court Ruling

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“Today’s decision is further evidence that the vacancy study process throws up arbitrary barriers to sensible policy choices and is a boon to litigious landlords.” NEW YORK  – The trial court in Dutchess County has overturned the Emergency Tenant Protection Act declaration in the City of Poughkeepsie. Following a vacancy study last fall, the city

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AM Zohran Mamdani First Mayoral Candidate to Commit to a Rent Freeze, More Should Follow

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“There are 2.5 million rent stabilized tenants in New York. If candidates want our votes, they must commit to a rent freeze.” NEW YORK  – Today, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani became the first mayoral candidate to commit to freezing the rent for all rent stabilized tenants. The Mayor-controlled Rent Guidelines Board decides how much rent goes

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Mayor Eric Adams Raises Rents for 2.5 Million Tenants Today

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Rent Adjustments Decided by Adams-Controlled Rent Guidelines Board Go Into Effect October 1Rents go up by 2.75% for 1-year leases and 5.25% for two-year leases NEW YORK  – Rent increases go into effect today for 2.5 million rent stabilized renters in New York City. The Rent Guidelines Board, appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, voted in

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Tenant Groups Condemn Holocaust Comparison from Head of Rochester Landlord Lobby

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“Drouin’s comments expose the lengths the landlord lobby will go to defend unjust evictions and wanton rent-gouging…[showing] blatant disregard both for survivors victims of the Holocaust and tenants struggling to stay in their homes.” ROCHESTER  – Today statewide tenant coalition Housing Justice for All condemned the President of Rochester landlord lobby group Freedom First Real

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Nyack Adopts Good Cause Eviction to Protect Tenants From Displacement

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Nyack Becomes First Village, 7th Upstate Municipality to Opt Into Good Cause Nyack, NY  – The Nyack Village Board voted to opt into Good Cause Eviction Protections on Thursday night, becoming the first village to adopt the tenant protections following the passage of state authorizing legislation in April. With Good Cause Eviction Protections, Nyack renters will be

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Newburgh Votes Unanimously to Opt into Good Cause, Protecting Tenants From Rent Hikes and Unfair Evictions

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Newburgh Becomes 6th Upstate City to Opt Into Good Cause Newburgh Closes LLC Loophole To Cover As Many Tenants As Possible  Newburgh, NY  – Newburgh City Council voted unanimously to opt into Good Cause Eviction Protections on Monday night, becoming the sixth city to adopt the tenant protections following the passage of state authorizing legislation

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STATEMENT: Tenants Blast New Landlord Lobby Group for Making New York Less Affordable

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New York Apartment Association’s Real Agenda is Raising Rents for Working Families New York  – Landlord lobby groups the Rent Stabilization Association (RSA) and the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) have merged to form a new landlord lobby group, the New York Apartment Association.  Though these groups purport to represent small property owners, these organizations

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STATEMENT: New York Tenants Applaud Federal Rent Cap Proposal

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New York leaders should follow President Biden’s lead and immediately take action to strengthen and expand rent stabilization in New York. New York  – Today President Joe Biden called on Congress to cap rent increases at 5% in apartments owned by corporate landlords – the first time a sitting President has embraced rent control since

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