Good Cause Evictions
Albany has recently passed legislation that impacts evictions in New York City. Pursuant to this bill, a landlord may have to show good cause when commencing an eviction. Good cause does not really have to be established for an eviction based upon the non-payment of rent unless: 1) the non-payment of rent is caused by an unreasonable increase of rent or 2) the case was brought to circumvent this legislation. Under this legislation, a landlord will have to establish good cause for commencing a holdover eviction due to a non-renewal of lease or termination of tenancy. read more..