Rent control rules in New Rochelle, NY — also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances — limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
New Rochelle is one of three major Westchester ETPA cities (with Yonkers and Mount Vernon). Emergency Tenant Protection Act covers buildings of 6+ units built before January 1, 1974.
New Rochelle opted into ETPA in 1974. The Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board sets annual allowable rent increases (typically 1%–5% for 1-year leases, higher for 2-year). DHCR administers registration, Major Capital Improvement (MCI) increases, and overcharge complaints. HSTPA 2019 permanently weakened vacancy decontrol — stabilized units stay stabilized.
Rent overcharge: triple damages plus interest under HSTPA. Failure to register with DHCR: stabilization freeze plus civil penalties.
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