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Good-cause eviction ordinance draws mixed testimony as council considers opt-in and scope
Summary
A public hearing on a proposed local law to opt New Rochelle into New York State's Article 6-A good-cause eviction law drew tenants’ advocates asking for broad coverage and landlords’ groups warning of market disruption.
The City Council on Oct. 15 held a public hearing on proposed local law Intro 6 of 2025 to opt New Rochelle into Article 6-A of the New York State Real Property Law, which would establish statutory “good cause” reasons required for evictions or nonrenewal of leases and set presumptive annual rent-increase limits (the larger of 5% plus CPI or 10%).
Speakers were divided. Tenant advocates and legal-service organizations urged the council to adopt the ordinance with a low ownership threshold (one property owner) and broad coverage to protect long-term tenants. Diana Lovett, a New Rochelle resident, said the measure would offer…
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