New York State’s new tenant protection laws affect evictions, security deposits, and a lot more. Advocates say the law, which went into effect this summer, will protect vulnerable tenants. But a growing group of landlords say the law has an unintended consequence: it’s making it harder for people in poverty to find any housing at all.
Our guests debate the impact of the new laws: In studio:
- Blake Gianniny, principal at FGB Property
- Max Gianniny, principal at FGB Property
- Ryan Acuff, member of the City Wide Tenant Union of Rochester
- Elizabeth McGriff, organizing coordinator for the City Wide Tenant Union of Rochester
