Hudson, NY, Tenants Demand Strong Good Cause Eviction Protections

Hudson, NY, leaders will meet with the public on Tuesday, October 15. Renters in the City of Hudson have seen median rents increase more than 36% in recent years, and the majority of tenants are struggling to afford rent hikes. At any time, landlords have the option to evict tenants without cause or explanation. That's not right!

Passing a strong version of Good Cause Eviction in Hudson will give eligible tenants a right to lease renewal, protections against unfair evictions, and the ability to challenge unreasonable rent hikes. If you pay your rent and don’t break the lease, you should be able to stay in your home and negotiate down sharp rent hikes.

Six cities in New York state have passed Good Cause Eviction – including Albany, Kingston, Poughkeepsie, Ithaca, Beacon, and Newburgh – which gives renters more rights. Hudson must follow suit. Good Cause Eviction is on the agenda for Hudson Common Council’s meeting on Tuesday, October 15. 

“Good Cause Eviction is the most logical step for Hudson to take in protecting renters rights. Since the pandemic, our community and HCHC have been continuously negotiating with, and battling, our representatives to make tenants rights the forefront issue to address. We are now at a crucial moment in the history of the Hudson Valley that sees lifetime residents being displaced at historical numbers. We urge our elected officials, after a five-year standstill, please move forward with Good Cause!” - Tanya Jackson, Executive Director, Hudson/Catskill Housing Coalition.

Tell the City of Hudson's leadership to do the right thing and pass a strong version of Good Cause Eviction protections to bring stability to our community. Send a letter now! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/hudson-tenants-demand-housing-stability/ 

Media contact: communications@hudsoncatskillhousing.org