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NY State Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will provide significant economic relief to help low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing rental arrears, temporary rental assistance and utility arrears assistance. Read More
I want to know about my rights (3)
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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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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, including 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 need emergency assistance (2)
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Applying for Emergency Rental Assistance
This PDF guide is for NYC residents and has info on what types of grants can help you avoid being evicted, how much money you can get, income requirements, and how to apply. Content Detail
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NY State Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will provide significant economic relief to help low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing rental arrears, temporary rental assistance and utility arrears assistance. Read More
I want to know if a rent increase or charge from my landlord is legal (1)
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What you Need to Know About Low Income Housing Tax Credits
This guide explains what Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LITHTC) are and how that can affect you. Read More
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Am I covered by rent regulation? (1)
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How to tell if your apartment is rent stabilized
There is an online lookup tool you can use to see if your building is rent stabilized. For more information, read the PDF fact sheet on rent stabilization, rent control, and rent overcharges Read More
I live in rent-stabilized housing (2)
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Collecting overcharges in rent stabilized apartments
For rent stabilized tenants who have been overcharged by their landlords, this fact sheet explains the different methods for collecting overcharge back from the landlord after court. Content Detail
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Rights of rent-stabilized tenants when signing a vacancy lease
This is a PDF fact-sheet with information for rent stabilized tenants signing a vacancy lease. Also contains information required by the Rent Code Amendments of 2014 (RCA 2014), which are embodied in the New York City Rent Stabilization Code (RSC) and the Tenant Protection Regulations (TPR). Content Detail
I live in rent-controlled housing (2)
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Fact sheets on rent control and rent stabilization
Follow the link for a list of fact sheets that describe the major elements of rent control and rent stabilization in New York State. Content Detail
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When your landlord is trying to force you out of your rent-controlled apartment
Follow the link for information for rent-controlled or rent-stabilized tenants who are being harassed by their landlords. Content Detail
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