The company Summit says it will waive unpaid rent in its new building portfolio as long as tenants resume making payments.
Landlord targeted by Mamdani agrees to forgive back rent in 5,100 apartments
By David Brand
Published Jun 9, 2026 at 8:01 a.m. ET
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