REMARKS
Illegal evictions and unscrupulous landlord tactics
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Council Member Sanchez explains the legal eviction process in New York City and highlights the issue of illegal evictions carried out by unscrupulous landlords.
- Landlords must follow a set court procedure to legally evict tenants
- Some landlords attempt to circumvent the legal process through harassment or illegal lockouts
- In 2023, there were 5,189 illegal lockout cases filed in housing court
- The NYPD issued 89 summonses for illegal evictions in the same year
Pierina Sanchez
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In New York City, a landlord has to follow a set procedure in order to evict a tenant from their home.
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This court process is in place to ensure the rights of all parties are respected and that tenants are not unfairly deprived of shelter.
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However, unscrupulous landlords try to circumvent this process, unlawfully evicting tenants, New Yorkers from their homes through such measures as harassment or changing the locks.
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In 2023 alone, 5,189 illegal lockout cases were filed in housing court, and the NYPD issued 89 summonses for illegal evictions.
