AG James to state law enforcement agencies: Don’t let landlords use you to violate tenant rights

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New York Attorney General Letitia James emphasized Monday that law enforcement should not be used at the behest of landlords to violate tenant rights.

Issuing a memo to law enforcement agencies all across the state, James said she looked to provide guidance regarding police response to complaints of renters. James is concerned that landlords or superintendents could use emergency services as a tool to break up legal tenant procedures such as meetings or to organize against property owners.