NYCHA dismisses over 30,000 eviction cases
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There were 2,500 non-payment cases resolved by the housing authority in Queens, according to NYCHA.
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City leaders call for immediate action against evictions and to ensure Right to Counsel
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“We are sounding the alarm today in the face of what could be an avalanche of evictions to crash over tenants in this city on a scale that we’ve never seen.”
Read MoreHousing Court faces test as eviction moratorium expires
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Throughout the five boroughs, there are believed to be around 224,000 housing court cases backlogged, according to an Office of Court Administration spokesperson who noted that they believe that to be an overcount.
Read MoreState moves to extend eviction protections
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“Under my watch, here in the State of New York we are not going to exacerbate what is already a crisis.”
Read MoreClerical error delays vote on New York eviction freeze extension
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“We’ve got $2.4 billion coming down the pike.”
Read MoreNew York's eviction moratorium set to expire without rent relief in place
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“It would be a tragedy if people were evicted who qualify for the rent relief program because it isn’t authorized.”
Read MoreNYC Housing Courts see tenfold surge in hardship forms that delay eviction proceedings
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Tenants have submitted about 24,000 hardship declaration forms — up from 2,300 in mid-February.
Read MoreQueens officials outline tenant options as evictions loom
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“If you're fighting any legal battles or landlords do not go it alone.”
Read MoreQueens activists take eviction protest to Maspeth landlord's doorstep
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“Illegal lockouts are always a crime, but to do it during a pandemic is even worse.”
Read MoreNonprofit housing lawyers push Biden to block evictions, fund NYCHA
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“We implore you to fulfill the housing plan and budget promises you made on the campaign trail.”
Read MoreSurvey shows New Yorkers struggling to pay rent are unprepared for eviction
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Nearly a quarter of New York State renters say they may be in jeopardy of eviction
Read MoreNew York state enacts 60-day eviction and foreclosure protections
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Marshals executed Queens’ first eviction of the COVID-era late last month.
Read MoreWith evictions looming, advocates urge NYC to accelerate universal right to counsel
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“Evictions are violent, evictions are cruel and unnecessary, and during a pandemic they are deadly.”
Read MoreFirst Queens tenant evicted since March start of COVID restrictions
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“Absent any further legislation, we will see more evictions.”
Read MoreRichards pledges Borough Hall help for tenants and the homeless
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“There’s been incredible growth in our borough, but as we watch the skyline transform and grow in front of our eyes … there are too many people who feel like they are being left behind.”
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