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Five small landlords have sued New York Attorney General Letitia James. Attorneys for the group are arguing that the hardship declaration form is “unconstitutional compelled speech,” because it forces landlords to, in effect, voice support for a policy that is “squarely adverse” to their interests. The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 was signed into law by the governor on Dec. 28, 2020.