Sentences with phrase «including repealing vacancy decontrol»

In 2011, the chamber approved changes that exceeded what the Senate would agree to, including repealing vacancy decontrol, which allows landlords to take a unit out of rent stabilization if the legal rent exceeds a certain amount.

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Ms. James, a Brooklyn Democrat, laid out an aggressive agenda to curtail the powers of landlords, including an end to vacancy decontrol for units in the rent control system, a ban on property owners from increasing rents on vacant units, and a repeal of the Urstadt Law that puts the city's rent laws in the hands of the State Legislature.

While the bill will be sent to the Republican - led state senate for consideration, Heastie hailed the legislation as combating «ever - increasing rents» through measures that include the repeal of vacancy decontrol and limiting rent increases associated with building or apartment improvements.