I want to learn about eviction and my rights (3)
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General eviction information for New York
This resource is about your rights as a tenant during an eviction and the defenses you can use in court. An eviction is a court process. During the eviction process, you have rights. Just because a landlord starts an eviction case doesn't mean that the landlord will win. There are several ways you can defend yourself in court against an eviction. Content Detail
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Beware of Paying Your Rent With Money Orders
While money orders seem convenient, they may cause you a lot of problems and in some cases could lead to your eviction. Visit this link on LawNY website to learn more. Content Detail
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Did You Get an Eviction Notice From Your Landlord?
Find out your rights and how to respond. Content Detail
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I am locked out or dealing with an illegal eviction (1)
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What is an illegal eviction?
It is illegal for a landlord to evict you without going to court. Read more about your rights here. Content Detail
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I am being evicted for not paying rent (2)
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Information on answering a Notice of Petition and Petition
If you are in court because the landlord claims you owe rent, you have the right to tell the court the reason(s) why the rent may not be owed. Here are some reasons, called defenses, which the court can consider in deciding how much rent you may owe your landlord. Content Detail
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Can my landlord evict me for late fees?
It depends on your lease, if you have one, but no matter what the lease says late fees can be challenged in court. Read the following page on our site to learn more. Read More
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I need help with court forms (2)
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Online program that will help you create an Answer in an eviction case (NYC only)
This online program will give you information and help you prepare an Answer to a New York City nonpayment petition if you live in rent-stabilized or NYCHA housing. Content Detail
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Form that asks a housing court judge for another court date
This free online program helps you prepare an “Affidavit in Support of an Order to Show Cause” to ask the judge to let you come back to court to continue to resolve your housing case if you need more time. When you finish the program, print it out and give it to the Housing Court Clerk along with copies of any proof you want the judge to look at. Content Detail
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I need to prepare for court (3)
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Tenant's guide to housing court
General information for tenants about housing court and housing cases. Content Detail
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Court translation services and other information about the court system in your language
A list of court resources in various languages, including information about how to obtain a court interpreter. Content Detail
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How to prepare yourself for court
This guide is for people who already have a legal dispute that is being decided by a court or at an agency hearing and do not have an attorney. Read More
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My landlord is facing foreclosure (1)
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What to know when your landlord is in foreclosure
This list of frequently asked questions explains what a tenant needs to know when his or her landlord is in foreclosure. Read More
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I live in NYCHA housing (2)
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What Kind of Behavior Can Get Me Evicted From My NYCHA Apartment?
You can be evicted because of your misconduct. You can also be evicted because of the misconduct of someone who lives with you or someone who visits you frequently. Content Detail
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What does termination of tenancy mean in NYCHA housing?
Information on when New York City Housing Authority can try to end (terminate) your tenancy, and what you can do to try to stay in your home. Content Detail
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