New York City Council Proposes Bill to Extend Evictions Grace Period

USA EVICTIONS - New York State has banned evictions until mid-June, and a bill proposed in the City Council seeks to extend the grace period to April, 2021, in the five boroughs, however renters will have to make up missed payments.

There have been calls for Trump and Governor Andrew Cuomo to cancel rents and mortgages permanently for the duration of the stay-at-home order.

ABC Note: The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council serves as a check against the mayor in a mayor-council government model.

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