Rent stabilization was properly adopted by the City of Kingston and the 15% rent reduction was warranted following rapid price-gouging in the Hudson Valley city The post Housing Movement Responds to Court of Appeals Arguments over Kingston Rent Stabilization appeared first on Housing Justice for All.| Housing Justice for All
With homelessness on the rise and looming federal cuts to social services threatening to turn our current crisis into a catastrophe, housing advocates are grateful to Senate Majority Leader Stewart Cousins and Speaker Heastie, Senator Kavanagh and Assembly Member Rosenthal for securing a state voucher program to help New Yorkers pay the rent. A $50 […] The post Limited Housing Access Voucher Program In the State Budget Is a Win, But Does Not Go Far Enough to Address Spiraling Homelessness o...| Housing Justice for All
One year after the state passed Good Cause Eviction, tenants are using the law to stay in their homesNew digital tool from JustFix and Housing Justice for All will make it easier for tenants and their advocates to determine eligibility and exercise their rights NEW YORK – One year after the historic passage of Good […] The post New Tool to Help Renters Fight Evictions and Rent Hikes Will Expand Use of Good Cause Eviction appeared first on Housing Justice for All.| Housing Justice for All
88% of Democrats, 75% of Republicans Support Rent Control, according to new survey by Community Service Society NEW YORK – A new statewide survey from the Community Service Society reveals that an overwhelming majority of New Yorkers — across all regions, demographics, and political affiliations — support stronger tenant protections, including rent stabilization and Good […] The post New Survey Shows Overwhelming, Bipartisan Support for Rent Control Across New York State appeared ...| Housing Justice for All
Legislation empowers localities other than New York City to declare a housing emergency and adopt critical tenant protections under the Emergency Tenant Protection Act. Albany, NY – State Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha were joined by legislators and housing advocates from Housing Justice for All, For the Many, and United Tenants of Albany […] The post Kavanagh, Shrestha Introduce Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act appeared first on Housing Justice ...| Housing Justice for All
“It is clear to everyone that there is a housing emergency in the City of Albany, yet the state law prohibits the city from implementing proven policies to stabilize housing affordability” NEW YORK – The City of Albany released a long awaited vacancy study to determine eligibility for declaring a housing emergency under the Emergency […] The post Albany Vacancy Study Reveals Woefully Outdated State Law on Adopting Rent Stabilization appeared first on Housing Justice for All.| Housing Justice for All
“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 […] The post STATEMENT: Housing Justice for All on Governor Hochul’s State of the State appeared first on Housing Justic...| Housing Justice for All
“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 […] The post Poughkeepsie Renters Deserve Rent Stabilization, Despite Court Ruling appeared first on Housing Justice for All.| Housing Justice for All
“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 […] The post AM Zohran Mamdani First Mayoral Candidate to Commit to a Rent Freeze, More Should Follow appeared first on Housing Justice for All.| Housing Justice for All
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 […] The post Mayor Eric Adams Raises Rents for 2.5 Million Tenants Today appeared first on Housing Justice for All.| Housing Justice for All