A New York court has ruled that a law requiring landlords to accept Section 8 housing vouchers is unconstitutional, according to Spectrum News 1.
The state Supreme Court’s Appellate Division said the law violates landlords’ Fourth Amendment rights by forcing them to allow government inspections tied to the voucher program.
Attorney General Letitia James says her office is reviewing the decision, while housing advocates warn the ruling could worsen New York’s affordability crisis. Some lawmakers are urging the state to appeal, arguing the decision threatens housing access for low-income residents who rely on vouchers.
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