Evictions

 NY Times: New York Bans Most Evictions as Tenants Struggle to Pay Rent - The Legislature, addressing hardship caused by the pandemic, convened an unusual special session between Christmas and New Year’s to pass the measure. By Dana Rubinstein

The bill would not only block landlords from evicting most tenants but would also protect some small landlords from foreclosure and automatically renew tax exemptions for homeowners who are elderly or disabled.