New York Just-cause eviction
Does a landlord need just cause to evict in New York?
Under the Good Cause Eviction Law, a landlord may not remove a tenant from covered housing without a court order based on a listed good cause, even after the lease ends. It covers New York City and localities that opt in, with many exemptions.
Verified Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 216 · last checked 2026-10-22
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