Five things to know about New York s new temporary eviction ban
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Tenants and housing justice advocates hold an eviction defense protest outside outside Troy City Court on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Troy, N.Y. Housing advocates say that New York?•s current eviction ban has not prevented some property owners from attempting to evict tenants during the pandemic. (Will Waldron/Times Union)Will Waldron/Albany Times Union
ALBANY A new moratorium on evictions and foreclosures became law Monday, passed by both houses of the Legislature and immediately signed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
The law is crafted to extend and flesh out the existing moratorium that was put in place by the governor through executive orders earlier this year.
NY lawmakers poised to enact law to help renters, homeowners and small-scale landlords
Updated Dec 27, 2020;
Posted Dec 27, 2020
Members of the New York State Assembly meet for a legislative session in the Assembly chamber at the state Capitol Monday, June 8, 2020, in Albany, N.Y.Hans Pennink | AP Photo
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Syracuse, N.Y. State legislative leaders plan to vote Monday on legislation that would extend eviction moratoriums for renters and pause foreclosure proceedings for property owners facing financial strains caused by the coronavirus.
The proposal builds on changes already in place meant to help renters avoid losing their homes as economic hardships continue throughout the state.