Evictions

Dirty Deed: Queens Man Battles Eviction Despite Helping Fed Mortgage Fraud Case

Aug. 29, 2022, 6:00 a.m.Aug. 30, 2022, 2:26 p.m.

Johnnie Jackson has lived in his family’s St. Albans home for most of his life and owned it for nearly 30 years. First a convicted mortgage scammer took it from him, now a bank is still trying to snatch the property.

Rent Guidelines Board

What Albany Did and Didn’t Do on Rent and Housing This Session

June 5, 2022, 7:46 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

Both ‘good cause’ and a tax break for developers are doomed, and other things tenants should know about what made the cut in the state capital.

Evictions

When Private Equity Came Knocking, Bronx Renters Were Given Two Options: Buy or Get Out

Feb. 23, 2022, 4:27 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

Illustrating a growing trend, a private equity firm that scooped up hundreds of rental units in The Bronx is forcing some tenants out, making the case for “Good Cause” eviction protections.

Housing

Landlords Wage Crusade Against ‘Good Cause’ Anti-Eviction Bill

Feb. 16, 2022, 12:08 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

A group called Homeowners for an Affordable New York is dialing voters and patching them through to their local reps.

Housing

End to Eviction Moratorium Will Stress-Test Tenants’ Right to a Lawyer

Jan. 5, 2022, 6:21 p.m.Jan. 6, 2022, 9:42 a.m.

Bill de Blasio guaranteed Housing Court attorneys to all in need. That may not be enough when the eviction freeze expires as soon as Jan. 15.

Evictions

Hochul Signals Aim to Let Eviction Moratorium Expire, Albany Sources Say

Jan. 4, 2022, 7:08 p.m.Jan. 4, 2022, 9:42 p.m.

Governor’s stance is in line with landlords — and some tenant advocates — who urge concentrating on providing financial aid to renters deep in debt.

Housing

New York Extends Eviction Moratorium to early 2022, Offering New Chance for Landlords to Push Back

Sept. 1, 2021, 9:48 p.m.Sept. 1, 2021, 9:48 p.m.

State lawmakers renew and rework tenant relief to fit a Supreme Court decision won by property owners — cheering advocates but drawing threats of further legal action.

Housing

New York Eviction Moratorium Poised for Months-Long Extension

Aug. 30, 2021, 7:22 p.m.Aug. 30, 2021, 7:22 p.m.

A special session in Albany is imminent to extend a pandemic pause keeping tenants in their homes following a Supreme Court strikedown. Meanwhile, a $2.7 billion relief program still struggles to get aid paid.

Rent

Eviction Protection in New York is Much Weaker as Moratorium End Nears. Here’s Why

Aug. 27, 2021, 10:14 a.m.Aug. 27, 2021, 10:14 a.m.

New Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to speed up the state’s rent relief program. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court struck down the federal eviction moratorium and gutted the state moratorium, which ends Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.

Rent

The State’s Distributed Nearly $100 million in Rent Relief So Far. Have You Applied?

Aug. 12, 2021, 7:11 p.m.Aug. 12, 2021, 8:37 p.m.

The feds have extended the residential evictions moratorium to Oct. 3, overriding New York’s Aug. 31 deadline. Meanwhile, applying for rent relief could offer additional protection against eviction. Here’s what you need to know.

Evictions

Dirty Deed: Queens Man Battles Eviction Despite Helping Fed Mortgage Fraud Case

What Albany Did and Didn’t Do on Rent and Housing This Session

When Private Equity Came Knocking, Bronx Renters Were Given Two Options: Buy or Get Out

Landlords Wage Crusade Against ‘Good Cause’ Anti-Eviction Bill

End to Eviction Moratorium Will Stress-Test Tenants’ Right to a Lawyer

Hochul Signals Aim to Let Eviction Moratorium Expire, Albany Sources Say

New York Extends Eviction Moratorium to early 2022, Offering New Chance for Landlords to Push Back

New York Eviction Moratorium Poised for Months-Long Extension

Eviction Protection in New York is Much Weaker as Moratorium End Nears. Here’s Why

The State’s Distributed Nearly $100 million in Rent Relief So Far. Have You Applied?

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