The city of New York has ended an incentive for landlords that enabled them to hold rental units for voucher-holding families while their application was processed. This has worsened challenges for families already struggling with homelessness, such as discrimination and a rigorous housing market. Legal groups have responded with a temporary court order against this decision, citing a lack of rationale and procedural violations, as the cancellation could prolong the time families spend in shelters and increase costs for the city.
"The city provided absolutely no rationale for this decision, which rescinds a long standing, extremely successful incentive, leaving vulnerable families in a worse situation."
"The Legal Aid Society argued that the Department of Social Services violated city administrative rules and procedures by terminating the incentive with little notice and no public comment opportunity."
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