I want to know about my rights (2)
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Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
This is a one-page PDF that explains some of the new housing laws that were passed in 2019 that impact your rights as a tenant and your rights when facing an eviction. Read More
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Working for your landlord instead of paying rent
Are you thinking of working for your landlord in exchange for rent? Read this first! Content Detail
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I want to learn about eviction and my rights (2)
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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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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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Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
This is a one-page PDF that explains some of the new housing laws that were passed in 2019 that impact your rights as a tenant and your rights when facing an eviction. Read More
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Settlement and Stipulation checklists for tenants in NYC Housing Court
This resource can help you prepare for negotiating with your landlord to settle your case for non-payment of rent. Read More
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I am being evicted for something else (1)
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Working for your landlord instead of paying rent
Are you thinking of working for your landlord in exchange for rent? Read this first! Content Detail
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I need help with court forms (1)
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Form that asks a housing court judge for another court date
This free online program helps you prepare the form you need to ask the judge to let you come back to court to continue to resolve your housing case if you need more time. Content Detail
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I need to prepare for court (4)
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A checklist for your day in housing court
This checklist is designed to help you get ready for housing court. You won't need every item on this checklist and there may be some things you should bring that aren't on this checklist. Read More
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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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- French / Français
- Korean / 한국어
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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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10 mistakes tenants make in housing court
Many tenants get evicted unnecessarily because of simple mistakes that could have been avoided. Use this resource to make your experience at Housing Court less intimidating and avoid common mistakes. 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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How Do I Handle NYCHA Termination-of-Tenancy Procedures?
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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