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natekrinsky OP t1_je27f5z wrote
Reply to comment by bittoxic00 in Ex-homeless tenants face mass eviction by Lower East Side landlord by natekrinsky
The article states that he stopped paying rent after the termination notice, not before.
natekrinsky OP t1_je0ptkz wrote
Reply to comment by Chewwy987 in Ex-homeless tenants face mass eviction by Lower East Side landlord by natekrinsky
Sure there could be reasons that landlords don't want to offer a renewal lease. The most obvious one is they think they could get more money from someone else. But a tenant's ability to stay in their homes is more important than a landlord's ability to make more money. I'm sure some people here would disagree with that but I think it's common sense that the human need of New York's 5.6 million renters should be prioritized over the business interests of relatively few landlords, the vast majority of which are corporate entities.
natekrinsky OP t1_je09c5e wrote
>But after their leases expired, the landlord did not give the tenants the option to renew their agreements and rents went up by about $700, residents said. The landlord, 67 Pitt Realty LLC, filed to evict all 11 residents in January after residents stopped paying rent. The residents now say they are at risk of returning to shelters, pointing to gaps in the city's safety net programs and tenant protections.
This is why we need Good Cause Eviction protections. Please use this link to urge your elected representatives to support the bill: https://housingjusticeforall.org/our-platform/good-cause/
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natekrinsky OP t1_jbh0vgo wrote
Reply to comment by _Maxolotl in With an absentee corporate landlord, Upper Manhattan tenants unite to demand repairs by natekrinsky
This is a good idea, I'd add that repeat offenders should have their properties expropriated and either made public housing or given to the tenants in a TOPA situation.
natekrinsky OP t1_jbh0kgu wrote
Reply to comment by movingtobay2019 in With an absentee corporate landlord, Upper Manhattan tenants unite to demand repairs by natekrinsky
What I'm saying is a housing system driven by the pursuit of profit would rather abandon apartments than maintain them. If we had a more humane economic system that prioritized the human need for housing above profit those properties would not be left in disrepair.
natekrinsky OP t1_jbejpgu wrote
Reply to comment by JaredSeth in With an absentee corporate landlord, Upper Manhattan tenants unite to demand repairs by natekrinsky
You should really consider organizing with your neighbors like the tenants in the article. If you're interested I can help you get started or connect you with people in your neighborhood.
natekrinsky OP t1_jbejjoe wrote
Reply to comment by Airhostnyc in With an absentee corporate landlord, Upper Manhattan tenants unite to demand repairs by natekrinsky
It's a great example of how the profit motive doesn't guarantee stable housing for tenants.
natekrinsky OP t1_jbehm0p wrote
Reply to comment by bsanchey in With an absentee corporate landlord, Upper Manhattan tenants unite to demand repairs by natekrinsky
I agree with you. Hopefully they can pass TOPA soon.
Submitted by natekrinsky t3_11lwf9w in nyc
natekrinsky t1_jbaqhmk wrote
Reply to comment by absreim in The Number of Rent-Stabilized Apartments Registered in Ridgewood Plummeted. ‘Substantial Rehabilitations’ Could Help Explain Why. by vanshnookenraggen
If everyone was homeless we wouldn't need to care about rising rent.
natekrinsky OP t1_je29b8e wrote
Reply to comment by bittoxic00 in Ex-homeless tenants face mass eviction by Lower East Side landlord by natekrinsky
It's standard to not pay rent if you're going through an eviction case. If you're able to stay you pay back what you owe.