Just Cause Eviction: White Plains vs Yonkers

Is there just-cause eviction in White Plains?

Not through a local Good Cause opt-in. Statewide HSTPA notice rules and habitability protections still apply.

Has White Plains opted into NY's 2024 Good Cause Eviction Law?

No. As of early 2026, White Plains has not opted in, so statewide Good Cause coverage does not apply here. The 2024 law (Part HH of the FY25 budget) automatically covers only NYC.

Where are White Plains eviction cases heard?

Holdover and non-payment proceedings follow Westchester County housing court rules. Standard NY landlord-tenant protections under the 2019 HSTPA and RPAPL still govern notice and anti-retaliation requirements.

Does Good Cause apply in Yonkers?

Yonkers introduced opt-in legislation (Chapter 41) to adopt the NY Good Cause Eviction Law; tenants should check with Yonkers Housing Court for current status.

What rent increases are allowed under Good Cause in Yonkers?

Under the NY Good Cause Eviction Law, rent increases above 10% or 5% plus CPI (whichever is less) are presumed unreasonable. Yonkers proposed Chapter 41 to extend these protections citywide.

Are new Yonkers buildings covered by Good Cause Eviction?

No. Units built after 2009 and small-landlord units are exempt from New York's Good Cause Eviction Law, which took effect statewide on April 20, 2024.