Good Cause Eviction in Syracuse is Withdrawn; here is statement from landlord Pat Goodyear

The "Good Cause Eviction" proposal by the City of Syracuse was WITHDRAWN tonight by the City on a 5-4 vote.

The following statement is from Ms. Patricia Goodyear, who has led the opposition to this proposal on behalf of Syracuse landlords (see https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2024/12/landlord-enforce-existing-laws-instead-of-opting-in-to-good-cause-eviction-your-letters.html?outputType=amp):

"I am thankful that the council members considered both sides in this sensitive topic. I am hoping that the City will encourage a council with tenants, landlords and code enforcement to pave the way to provide safe reasonable housing. The new program that Patrice Browser introduced and sponsors does just that.

"I also hope Syracuse can show the other cities like Rochester and Ithaca, more laws are not better. As landlords we need to hold other landlords accountable and would love to host education sessions to explain the laws. If we as citizens who love Syracuse we work together - we can help solve the housing crisis together."