For Tenants
New Protections for NYC Renters
NYC's Good Cause Eviction law may protect you. We'll explain what it means for your situation.
The Situation
You're in a non-rent-stabilized apartment and facing eviction or a huge rent increase. You've heard about the new Good Cause Eviction law but aren't sure if it applies to you.
What We Do
We assess whether Good Cause protections apply to your apartment (there are many exemptions). If they do, we assert your rights under the law. If they don't, we explore other defenses and options.
What You Can Expect
Clarity on whether you're protected, and if so, defense against improper eviction or unreasonable rent increases.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Assuming Good Cause applies to all apartments (it doesn't)
- • Not understanding the exemptions
- • Missing the deadline to assert Good Cause protections
- • Conflating Good Cause with rent stabilization
Relevant Laws
- NYC Admin Code §26-521 et seq. (Good Cause Eviction)
- Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (2019)