Issue Position: Housing

Issue Position

Senator Breslin has long worked to support affordable housing. In 2019, Senator Breslin, the Senate Democrats, and a state-wide coalition worked to pass the Tenant Protection Act. This package of bills allows municipalities around the state to opt into rent stabilization and provides new legal protections for tenants.

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In addition to this historic legislation, Senator Breslin plans to:

Support legislation that protects tenants from evictions without a good cause or from being forced out by major capital improvements that cause large rent increases

Support the creation of a Home Stability Support rent supplement program to assist families whose housing situation is in jeopardy due to domestic violence or hazardous living conditions

Advocate for local municipalities, land banks and non-profits to receive the funds they need to prevent evictions, assist homeless people and handle foreclosed properties

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Senator Breslin believes minimizing chances for eviction, putting supports in place for families in need and protecting tenants within the law are ways we can address housing issues in conjunction with reliable healthcare and economic development policy.

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