Each municipality declaring an emergency and adopting local legislation pays the cost of dministering ETPA in Nassau, Rockland and Westchester counties. These guidelines rates are set once a year and are effective for leases commencing on or after October 1st of each year. The Commissioner appoints the Chair from the five public members. Like rent control, ETPA provides other protection to tenants besides rent regulation. Tenants are entitled to receive essential services, to have their leases renewed, and cannot be evicted except on grounds allowed by law.
Tenants can choose whether to renew their leases for one or two years.
For more information or assistance, call or visit your local District Rent Offices.