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Tenant advocate urges Schenectady to adopt 'good cause' eviction protections
3863791 · April 28, 2025
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Summary
A resident urged the City of Schenectady to adopt a good-cause eviction ordinance to bolster tenant stability and cap certain rent increases.
Sean Ratigan, a resident who said he lives near many renters in Schenectady, urged the City Council on April 28 to adopt a good-cause eviction ordinance to protect tenant stability.
“Good cause eviction allows landlords to increase rent due to increased costs, but a tenant can challenge rent increases beyond 10% or…
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