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Council Member Sandy Nurse discusses bills on illegal evictions and tenant rights

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Council Member Sandy Nurse presents her remarks on several bills she has introduced, focusing on illegal evictions and tenant rights. She discusses the prevalence of illegal lockouts, the inadequacy of current enforcement measures, and the intent behind her proposed legislation to strengthen protections for tenants and increase penalties for landlords who violate the law.

  • Nurse highlights that there have been over 15,000 marshal evictions and 5,600 illegal lockout cases in New York City since October 2023, with her district being particularly affected.
  • She emphasizes the need for stronger disincentives against illegal lockouts and easier processes for lawful occupants to regain entry to their homes.
  • Nurse also introduces a bill (Intro 1037) to require disclosure of rent-stabilized units in buildings to incoming tenants, aiming to increase transparency and empower tenants.