ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — New housing legislation is under consideration in Ithaca. 

Mayor Robert Cantelmo says the good cause eviction bill protects landlords and tenants. 

Cantelmo adds the bill allows for reasonable hikes in rent. 

The mayor says landlords could go above those numbers but would need to explain why a larger increase is needed. The Common Council votes on good cause evictions at their meeting on July 10. 

FULL INTERVIEW: Mayor Cantelmo on Ithaca’s Morning News