Good Cause Eviction Legislation

The Syracuse Common Council failed to pass the Good Cause Eviction law in a 4-4 tie vote. Supporters now look to a potential housing task force for the city.

The law would increase protections for renters, but landlords in the city say it would put them out of business.

The Syracuse Common Council is expected to vote on Good Cause Eviction legislation on Feb. 23, potentially bringing new rent protections to city residents.

Syracuse Common Councilors withdrew legislation considerations for a new children's center and to opt into Good Cause Eviction laws, discussions may continue outside of the council agenda.

Syracuse lawmakers are continuing to discuss and learn more about what it would mean for the city to opt into Good Cause Eviction laws.

Syracuse Common Councilors say they won't have to worry about any end-of-year deadlines as some agenda items continue to be discussed.

Syracuse City Auditor Alex Marion is urging city councilors to pass Good Cause Eviction legislation.

Syracuse Common Councilors host the first of many committee meetings aimed at learning more about Good Cause Eviction legislation to determine if it is a good fit for the city.

Syracuse Common Councilors are working to address the city's housing crisis, and one of the newest things they're considering is Good Cause Eviction laws.

The law limits rent hikes and automatically gives tenants the option to renew their lease under most circumstances.