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The New York Legislature approved a moratorium on evictions until May 1 as many New Yorkers, who lost their jobs to the pandemic, struggle to pay rent. Protesters urged lawmakers to ban evictions for several months.
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The New York Legislature approved a sweeping eviction ban for tenants living in the state, giving residents fearful of losing their homes during the pandemic some relief at least until May.
The law, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed late Monday, places a moratorium on residential evictions until May 1 for tenants who endured a "COVID-related hardship." Tenants must show documentation explaining their situation to prevent evictions. Landlords can still evict people who don't show that documentation.