NEW PALTZ
It’s not just cities that are impacted by our housing crisis – small towns are struggling too. We’re organizing to pass Good Cause Eviction in the Village of New Paltz to protect tenants from retaliatory evictions and extreme rent increases.
ABOUT GOOD CAUSE
WHO WOULD BE COVERED BY GOOD CAUSE EVICTION?
Each city can set specific criteria for who is covered by Good Cause, but based on laws passed in other Hudson Valley cities, a Good Cause law in the Village of New Paltz would likely cover tenants who:
- Live in a building built before 2009
- Rent from a landlord who owns more than 1 rental unit total
- Do not live in an owner-occupied building with fewer than 11 units
WHY NEW PALTZ?
The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Ulster County increased 56% from 2020 to 2023.
Renters in New Paltz are being priced out by rising housing costs, and Good Cause can help protect our community from displacement.
WHAT ARE GOOD CAUSE PROTECTIONS?
Guaranteed lease renewals: Rest easy knowing your lease or month-to-month tenancy renewal is guaranteed.
Challenge large rent increases: Force landlords to justify rent hikes more than 10% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) + 5%, whichever is lower.
Protection from unjustified evictions: Landlords can’t evict without a ‘Good Cause,’ like nonpayment of rent or lease violations.
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PASSING GOOD CAUSE EVICTION IN NEW PALTZ
We’re working with a coalition of community groups and legislative allies on the Village Board to introduce Good Cause legislation and mobilize community members to public hearings.
Build a Coalition
INTRODUCE THE LAW
ORGANIZE THE COMMUNITY
MOBILIZE TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
PASS THE LAW!
GET INVOLVED
CHAT WITH OUR ORGANIZER! 👋
Hi, I’m Daniel (he/him). I’m the For the Many organizer working to bring folks in New Paltz into our Good Cause Eviction campaign. I’d love to talk with you about ways you can get involved in the fight for housing justice!
Email me at [email protected] to set up a time to chat!
