New York Statewide Rule
Good Cause Eviction Protections in New York
Key Facts
- Statute
- RPL Article 6-A
- Effective date
- April 20, 2024
- Rent hike threshold
- Lower of 10% or CPI+5%
- Auto coverage
- New York City
Summary
New York's Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL Article 6-A) limits evictions and rent hikes for covered tenants in NYC by default, with optional adoption by other municipalities.
No landlord shall, by action to evict or to recover possession, by exclusion from possession, by failure to renew any lease, or otherwise, remove any tenant from housing accommodations covered by section two hundred fourteen of this article except for good cause as defined in section two hundred sixteen of this article.
Full Breakdown
Effective April 20, 2024, Real Property Law Article 6-A requires landlords to show good cause before declining to renew leases or evicting most market-rate tenants. Covered tenants may also challenge unreasonable rent increases above a defined threshold (the lower of 10% or CPI plus 5%). The law applies automatically in New York City; municipalities outside NYC may opt in by local law. Multiple exemptions exist for small landlords, owner-occupied buildings, and luxury units.
Violations & Penalties
Eviction filings without statutory good cause may be dismissed; tenants can raise unreasonable rent increases as a defense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Good Cause apply to my rental outside NYC?
Are all rentals covered by Good Cause Eviction?
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