Housing
The new law is a temporary patch until lawmakers find a real solution.
Lawmakers and activists say a new eviction moratorium is the first step in a wider 2021 effort.
It could help prevent spikes in coronavirus cases as people spend more time indoors this winter.
While most expressed at least theoretical support, missing details prevent them from fully committing.
The real estate lobby is opposed.
The Trump administration paused evictions until the end of the year, but it won’t cover all New Yorkers.
Despite Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement, it’s unclear what the city will do to help homeless New Yorkers.
A patchwork of guidance can be hard to understand for renters and landlords as housing courts reopen.
There are concerns about the cost of providing homeless adults with their own rooms – and whether it’s even helpful.
Federal aid is likely needed to make rent or mortgage cancelation feasible.
