NYC’s Legal Precedent on Tenant Harassment

In 2023, New York City set a legal precedent with a ruling that expanded the definition of tenant harassment, making it easier for tenants to report and seek redress for landlord abuses like construction harassment or illegal lockouts.

This decision was seen as a victory for tenant rights, aiming to curb practices that force tenants out of rent-controlled or stabilized apartments. It’s part of a broader movement to protect housing stability in NYC.

The ruling could influence housing policies in other cities facing similar issues.

NYC’s 2023 tenant harassment ruling strengthens protections for renters.