Inspired, strengthened and sustained by faith, the Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing is committed to confronting the unconscionable and unacceptable reality of homelessness in New York City. Recognizing society's shared responsibility and working as partners with those who have experienced homelessness, the Assembly will mobilize communities of faith to empower all people, to advocate public policies to eliminate homelessness, and strive for the transformation of society.
Illegal Hotels Bill Signed Into Law
On June 21, 2010 the new expanded Loft Law, was signed into law by Governor Paterson. The loft laws were previously restricted to certain Manhattan loft tenants. With this landmark legislation, the bill serves to place stringent rent protections on "loft" units that were used as residences for any 12-month period between 2008 and 2009. In these cases, either tenants or owners must register the eligible units with the Loft Board within six months and landlords must bring those units into compliance with mandated standards. As a result, the Loft Law not only provides assurances such as protection from eviction and safety measures to loft tenants, but also provides some of the strongest rent protections available in the State of New York.
Loft Bill Signed Into Law
On June 21, 2010 the new expanded Loft Law, was signed into law by Governor Paterson. The loft laws were previously restricted to certain Manhattan loft tenants. With this landmark legislation, the bill serves to place stringent rent protections on "loft" units that were used as residences for any 12-month period between 2008 and 2009. In these cases, either tenants or owners must register the eligible units with the Loft Board within six months and landlords must bring those units into compliance with mandated standards. As a result, the Loft Law not only provides assurances such as protection from eviction and safety measures to loft tenants, but also provides some of the strongest rent protections available in the State of New York.
Tenants Demand NY Senate Action on Pro-tenant Legislation
Housing activists, on Monday (July 12, 2010) protested at 250 Broadway in lower Manhattan, site of New York City offices and hearing rooms of the New York legislature, to demand that the Senate acts on pending legislation to repeal advocacy de-control and protect rights of tenants. Thirteen activists were arrest during the protest.
Here are media coverage of the event.
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DNA Info: 13 Arrested in City Hall Rally for Rent Reform
The Real Deal: 13 Arrested at Affordable Housing Rally
"Housing Notebook" on WBAI: Major Tenant Protest for Rent-law Reform
Good news for NYC tenants!
From NYC Council Member Christine Quinn Good news for NYC tenants! Yesterday the City and State announced a major plan to save or restore Section 8 vouchers for more than 6,000 families across the five boroughs. Last December, the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) was forced to withdraw its offer of Section 8 vouchers for roughly 2,500 approved families as a result of a major shortfall in its Section 8 budget. Vouchers for an additional 4,000 families were also at risk of being terminated.
Illegal Hotels Bill Passes Legislature -- Bill to Protect Residents, Increase Apartment Availability
“It can be a real nightmare when the apartment next door is occupied by one transient after another,” said Assembly Member Gottfried. “You have strangers coming and going at all hours, with noise, disruption, and real safety concerns. For years, my office has received countless complaints from tenants living in residential buildings that are being used as hotels.”Landlords rent apartments as hotel rooms to get more money than the rent laws allow, or to empty out a building for a co-op or condo conversion.
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