Letter: Good Cause Eviction law good for New Paltz - The Daily Freeman

Dear Editor,

I’m a homeowner in New Paltz who believes our elected officials must support tenants and good landlords by passing Good Cause Eviction legislation.

As a homeowner and employee of a local small business, I support Good Cause Eviction because New Paltz is experiencing a housing crisis. Four of my coworkers live in their vehicles because they cannot afford to pay rent in New Paltz. New Paltz needs affordable housing, responsible landlords, and elected officials who recognize that our vibrant, artistic community risks turning into a pablum of sameness if the only people who can afford to live here are wealthy.

Good Cause protects against unfair evictions and predatory rent increases. It does not prevent landlords from evicting tenants who break the terms of their lease for non-payment, crime, etc.

Housing stability saves all of us money. Evictions cost us lost tax revenue. And good landlords already follow what is in Good Cause — this law won’t hurt them. In fact it helps them, because it stops bad landlords from having an unfair advantage in the market over good landlords.

Emma Blauer

New Paltz, N.Y.

source: https://www.dailyfreeman.com/2021/10/01/letter-good-cause-eviction-law-good-for-new-paltz/

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