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A3931Assembly2017-2018 Session

End Demolition Eviction Loophole

Official title

“Relates to repealing provisions of the administrative code of the city of New York relating to the eviction of tenants where buildings are to be demolished or substantially altered”

Sponsor Linda RosenthalAD-67+2 co-sponsorsAffects Housing
Status
In Assembly Committee
Housing
Impact
5/10
Moderate
Passage
0%

Bill progress

Step 2 of 7

In committee · Housing

What's happening

This bill repeals a specific provision related to tenant evictions in New York City's administrative code.

Why it matters

  1. Potentially changes tenant protection. Repealing a specific clause related to evictions could remove a safeguard or condition that previously protected certain tenants, potentially making it easier for landlords to evict under circumstances that were previously restricted.

  2. May affect housing stability. If the repealed provision limited evictions in particular cases (such as for specific tenant populations or under certain conditions), its removal could increase housing insecurity for those affected.

  3. Reflects shifting policy priorities. The decision to remove this eviction-related language signals a shift in how New York City balances landlord rights and tenant protections, which could set a precedent for future housing laws.

  4. Uncertainty for tenants and landlords. Without the specific provision, both tenants and landlords may face new ambiguities regarding the grounds for eviction, possibly leading to more legal disputes or the need for further clarification in the courts.

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Who cares

  • New York City tenants facing demolition-related evictions

    The bill would repeal the provision allowing evictions where buildings are to be demolished or substantially altered.

  • Building owners planning demolition or substantial alterations

    The bill would remove the cited eviction provision for those projects.

  • Tenant attorneys and housing advocates

    The bill would change the eviction grounds available to owners by repealing paragraph 6 of section 26-408(b) of the city’s administrative code.

Headline styles

End Demolition Eviction Loophole

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Linda Rosenthal

Assembly Member · Assembly District 67

History

  1. Referred to housing
  2. Referred to housing

Full text

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STATE OF NEW YORK

3931

2017-2018 Regular Sessions

IN ASSEMBLY

January 30, 2017

Introduced by M. of A. ROSENTHAL, GLICK, GOTTFRIED -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. COOK, FARRELL, ORTIZ, PERRY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Housing

AN ACT to repeal paragraph 6 of subdivision b of section 26-408 of the administrative code of the city of New York relating to evictions of tenants

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:

Section 1. Paragraph 6 of subdivision b of section 26-408 of the administrative code of the city of New York is REPEALED.

§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

[ ] is old law to be omitted.

LBD05333-01-7

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