NYC Councilwoman Goes Off On ‘Maniacal’ Plan to Hijack Homeowners’ Property Rights
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New York City Councilwoman NYC Councilwoman sharply criticized a proposed policy she said would infringe on homeowners’ rights while also condemning the City Council for removing veterans-related legislation from a hearing agenda, calling both actions unacceptable and emblematic of government overreach.
Paladino’s remarks centered on a proposal that would require homeowners to give nonprofit organizations a six-month opportunity to purchase certain residential properties before a sale could proceed to another buyer.
She argued the measure would strip property owners of their fundamental right to decide who they sell their homes to.
“In regard to what we’re just talking about now. COPA, how wrong can a person be, or a body of a government be, when we start to take the individual rights away from the homeowner, whether it’s a two family house, three family house, four family house, what does it matter?” Paladino said.
“The fact is, the person owns the home, they have the right to sell the home to whomever they please.”
Paladino said the proposed requirement to involve city agencies before selling a home represents an unprecedented intrusion into private property decisions.
“The idea that we have to consult with the building department and give a six month period of time for someone else to make an offer is absolutely outrageous, and to say its government overreach is 100% true,” she said.
“This is absolutely maniacal.”