The city of Newburgh has opted into good cause eviction protections. It is the sixth upstate city to do so.

The goal of the measure is to protect most renters from rent hikes and unfair evictions. It also looks to guarantee lease renewals to tenants who have been paying rent and following their lease. 

Newburgh previously passed good cause eviction in 2021, but a judge nullified the law, ruling that it conflicted with state law at the time.