Cal. Civ. Code § 215
Necessity for good cause
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* § 215. Necessity for good cause. No landlord shall, by action to evict or to recover possession, by exclusion from possession, by failure to renew any lease, or otherwise, remove any tenant from housing accommodations covered by section two hundred fourteen of this article except for good cause as defined in section two hundred sixteen of this article. * NB Repealed June 15, 2034
Under N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 215, a landlord cannot remove a tenant from covered housing accommodations—whether through a court eviction action, physical exclusion, non-renewal of a lease, or any other method—unless there is 'good cause' as that term is specifically defined in § 216 of the same article. The rule closes off multiple potential removal pathways, not just formal eviction proceedings. This provision is currently scheduled to be repealed on June 15, 2034.
Plain English — not legal advice.
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 215 requires that operators of housing accommodations covered under § 214 ground any removal action—including lease non-renewals and exclusions from possession—in a qualifying 'good cause' reason as defined by § 216. Compliant property managers generally document the basis for any tenancy termination before initiating proceedings and confirm that the stated reason falls within the statutory definition. Because the provision covers a broad range of removal methods beyond formal eviction, operators typically review all pathways to ending a tenancy against the § 216 good-cause standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 215 provides that tenants in covered housing accommodations cannot be removed—through eviction, lease non-renewal, physical exclusion, or similar means—unless the landlord has good cause as defined in § 216. If a removal is attempted without a qualifying reason, a tenant may be able to raise the absence of good cause as a defense in a housing court proceeding. Tenants who believe this provision applies to their situation can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand whether their housing is covered under § 214 and what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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