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Rochester City Council to hold public hearings on good cause eviction

ROCHESTER, NY — The Rochester City Council is currently considering legislation that would create protections for people who rent their homes and apartments throughout the city.

The proposed law, called Good Cause Eviction, includes protections for tenants, such as a cap on rent increases. Under the proposed law, any rent increase that exceeds the rate of inflation or 10% is considered unreasonable. The law also requires a landlord to obtain a court order showing just cause for an eviction.

The law allows landlords to evict tenants who fail to pay rent, are a nuisance or damage the property, use the residence illegally, or deny access to make repairs.

“I think it’s important that we listen to the people,” said LaShay Harris, vice president of the City Council. “I haven’t made a decision yet on where I stand on this because it’s important for me to hear what people have to say and get a sense of where our community stands on this first.”

The Good Cause Eviction Law is already enacted in New York City and it is up to other cities in New York State to enact it in their area.

City officials are holding a series of public hearings to give Rochester residents a chance to weigh in on the proposed legislation starting Tuesday. Here’s the schedule:

  • Tuesday, August 6 from 5-7 pm at Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St.
  • Wednesday, August 7 from 5 to 7 pm at Carter R-Center, 500 Carter St.
  • Thursday, August 8 from 5 to 7 pm at Thomas P Ryan R-Center, 530 Webster Ave.

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