Council Hails Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Commercial and Residential Protection Laws During Pandemic
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council “This is a major victory for small business owners who need protection from landlords during this unprecedented time,” Speaker Johnson said. By Forum Staff The City Council recently won a legal challenge to several bills designed to protect residential and commercial tenants during the pandemic. The lawsuit was brought by landlords who argued that the three bills, which were part of a COVID-19 relief package for New Yorkers, violated their constitutional rights. The District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected the ...
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