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Brad Lander: “Eviction filings have increased by 440% since the pandemic.”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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New York City Comptroller Brad Lander's Report on Evictions and Right to Counsel Failures

Published | Video Starts at 14:11

And so 90% of the time tenants are able to stay in their homes. Unfortunately, that was all before the pandemic and the election of Eric Adams. Because once the pandemic hit, there was an eviction … Eviction filings have increased by 440% since the pandemic. … filing since 2021 deserved a lawyer under New York City's right to counsel. And so what we've done is in the comptroller's office. (14:11–14:21)

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