Housing & Environment
Good Cause Eviction: Are you eligible and how does it work?
The Good Cause Eviction (GCE) law went into effect April 20, 2024 and provides protection to some tenants from huge rent increases and requires a landlord to have a good reason for evicting a tenant.
Are you eligible for Good Cause Eviction?
You are covered by the Good Cause Eviction if you: Do not live in a co-op or condo; Live in a building built before 2009; Rent from a landlord who owns more than 10 housing units in NYS total; Your landlord does not live in your building (unless the building has 11 units or more); Pay less than 245% of Fair Market Rent (for example: the rent is less than $6,005 for 1 bedroom in NYC); Do not rent your home as part of an employment agreement; Do not rent in manufactured housing.
What if I live in a NYCHA development, Section 8 Housing, or other regulated apt?
If you are rent regulated, living in a NYCHA development, or a federally subsidized or affordable development, your landlord can only evict you for a good reason and there are limitations on how high your rent will increase. Because you already have protections, you are not covered by this new law.