NYC Housing Court Glossary
Good Cause Eviction
Plain EnglishYou can't be evicted without a real reason
Legal Definition
A 2024 NYC law that protects many unregulated tenants from being evicted without a valid reason and from excessive rent increases above the local inflation cap.
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Practical Tip
This 2024 law is new and powerful — but it has exemptions. Ask Vera or a lawyer whether it applies to your apartment.
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