This includes most privately owned units in buildings built before June 13, 1979.
Important exemptions do exist.
Remember that the terms of the new lease must generally be the same as in the first lease. However, if a comparable unit is available or becomes available during the 30 day eviction notice period, landlord must take back the eviction notice. Relocation payments must be given to low-income, disabled, or senior tenants, and the building must be kept vacant for at least a year. If the building is again rented, the former tenant must be given an opportunity to move into the old unit. The tenant must receive relocation payments, and can return to the unit when the work is finished.