HUDSON
Hudson has a housing crisis – and we’re fighting back. We’re organizing to pass Good Cause Eviction in Hudson 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 Hudson 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 HUDSON?
60% of Hudson residents are renters, and 23% of residents live below the poverty line. In the past few years, the median rent has increased in Hudson has increased by 36%. Renters are being priced out of Hudson, 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.
CAMPAIGN TIMELINE 📅
PASSING GOOD CAUSE EVICTION IN HUDSON
We are working with organizations including Hudson Catskill Housing Coalition, Kite’s Nest, Columbia County Sanctuary Movement, and others to mobilize community members to Common Council Meetings to call on the council to pass Good Cause legislation.
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 Hudson 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!
