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Is it possible to open a weed dispensary in Kingston, NY, if it's legal there, but there just isn't a precedent for it?

Kingston, New York is not currently under rent control, unlike New York City.

Kingston tenants are advocating for a rent reduction based on New York state law, but landlords are resisting, even taking legal action against the city.

The median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Kingston has seen a 25% increase over the past three years.

Kingston is looking to pass a local law that would protect tenants from eviction without a valid reason, known as "good-cause" eviction protections.

This move is possible due to a new state-level policy enabling upstate communities, like Kingston, to opt-in to tenant protections.

The city is also considering updating its zoning code, which has remained unchanged since 1961, to address issues such as rising rents and limited housing supply.

Kingston is the first US town demanding a rent decrease through local law, without a precedent to follow.

In March 2023, tenants rallied, stating their survival depends on the city ordering a rent reduction, which has never been done before.

A rent reduction of 15% was legalized in Kingston, NY, through a precedent-setting policy for apartment building governance in New York City.

As of 2023, the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Kingston has reached $1,615, a 25% increase from three years prior.

Legal challenges were filed in response to a rent reduction, including two Kingstonian lawsuits brought by the project's developer's legal counsel.

Demonstrators in Kingston, NY, have opposed armored police vehicles and are exercising their First Amendment rights while pressing their case.

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