A bill being considered in New York City would prevent landlords from conducting criminal background checks on prospective tenants as crime continues to surge in the city.
Former Miami Beach Mayor Phillip Levine sends a message to Eric Adams about NYC's crime wave, telling 'Mornings with Maria' the mayor has to be more involved in 'cleaning up' the city.could strip landlords of the ability to perform criminal background checks on prospective tenants.
The legislation, known as the "Fair Chance for Housing Act", is set to go before the New York City Council’s Committee on Civil Rights on December 8th and is being backed by at least 30 of the council’s 51 members,In addition to being supported by a significant number of lawmakers, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has suggested he is open to working with lawmakers on the proposal.
"No one should be denied housing because they were once engaged with the criminal justice system, plain and simple," a spokesperson for the mayor's office told Fox Business in a statement. "We will work closely with our partners in the City Council to ensure this bill has maximum intended impact." A view of the Manhattan skyline with the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building from the Tear Drop 9/11 MemorialInna Vernikov, who posted on Twitter that the "safety of families" is at stake.
"A bill which would prohibit landlords from conducting criminal background checks of potential tenants,"
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