What are the rent stabilization laws? Rent stabilization laws protect tenants against massive rent increases and provide protections against eviction without good cause. Over 2 million New Yorkers depend on these laws to keep rents at levels they can afford, rather than outrageously high market rents.
Am I a rent stabilized tenant? Most apartments in buildings with more than 6 units which were built before 1974 are covered by rent stabilization. To find out if your apartment is covered call one of the groups listed below.
What would happen if the laws expire? The 1 million apartments currently protected by rent stabilization would no longer be protected, and landlords could raise the rents as high as they want and evict tenants without good reason.
How can the laws expire? The current rent stabilization laws expire on June 15, 2011. After that date they “sunset,” meaning they are no longer in effect. The New York State Legislature must vote to renew the laws.
What can I do? Get involved. The real estate lobby gives millions of dollars every year to politicians to persuade them to end rent stabilization. Elected officials need to know that you, their constituent, will not vote for them if they don’t fight, and fight hard, to renew the rent stabilization laws.
How do I get involved?
• Contact your New York State Senator and Assembly Member and tell them that you demand that they protect you and your family by passing strong rent laws. To find out who your state elected officials are you can call the League of Women Voters at 212-725-3541.
• Join and volunteer with one of the many groups working on renewing and reforming the rent laws.
• Join and volunteer with one of the many groups working on renewing and reforming the rent laws.
• Contribute money (any amount is greatly appreciated) to organizations working on this issue.
For more information contact:
Metropolitan Council on Housing at 212-979-0611
Tenants & Neighbors at 212 608-4320
Bronx: CASA - New Settlement: 718-716-8000 x235
Brooklyn: Pratt Area Community Council 718-522-2613
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