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.

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