Just cause eviction rules in Kings County, NY — sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances — list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
New York's Good Cause Eviction Law (April 2024) covers most NYC market-rate apartments — landlords need specific legal cause to evict or refuse renewal in Brooklyn.
New York enacted the Good Cause Eviction Law as part of the 2024 state budget (effective April 20, 2024). The law applies statewide by default in NYC and provides that tenants in covered apartments cannot be evicted or denied lease renewal except for enumerated good causes (non-payment, nuisance, lease violation, owner occupancy, etc.). The law caps annual rent increases at the lower of 10% or CPI+5%. Exemptions include rent-stabilized units (which have stronger protections already), owner-occupied small buildings (under 10 units), co-ops, condos, and high-rent apartments (over $6,000/month in NYC thresholds). Brooklyn is fully covered. The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) of 2019 also expanded eviction protections citywide, including 30-90 day notice requirements based on tenancy length.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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