Cuomo Extends Eviction Ban, For Some

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that he had extended the state’s eviction moratorium through August — but downplayed how much the measure would change after June 20.

The governor said Thursday that the eviction moratorium would last another two months, but would only apply to tenants unable to pay rent due to Covid-19, or who qualify for unemployment. That’s a significant departure from the earlier ban, which didn’t limit which residential and commercial tenants were protected. The change also potentially opens the door for landlords to move forward with certain eviction actions.

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