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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 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 repairs in my home (7)
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How Can I Get Repairs from My Landlord?
This fact sheet provides information about the different methods that you can use to get your landlord to make repairs. Content Detail
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How Can I Get Repairs If I Live in a NYCHA Apartment?
Information for Housing Authority tenants on obtaining repairs. Content Detail
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A sample letter to your landlord requesting repairs
It’s important to put your request for repairs or services in writing - even if you have already spoken to your landlord, manager, or super. Read More
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How to get housing repairs in New York City (video)
Watch this video to learn what steps to take to get your landlord to fix bad conditions in your home. Read More
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How to get repairs (when your landlord refuses to make them)
This article from Metropolitan Council on Housing lays out the process of getting repairs in your home in three steps. This article also includes a sample letter to your landlord. Content Detail
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What can I do if my landlord refuses to make repairs in my home?
You have a right to a home in good condition. This is a list of what you can do if your landlord refuses to make repairs in your home. Read More
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What to do when your landlord won't make repairs
Tenants often have problems trying to get their landlords to make repairs. This article provides general information about how you can try to get the repairs done. It also shows how you can protect yourself in case you have to go to court. Content Detail
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I am having heat or hot water issues (1)
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Attention Tenants You Have the Right to Heat
Do you have heat at night? Do you have heat on the weekend and holidays? Between October 1 and May 31, you have the right to heat! Learn more. Content Detail
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I live in NYCHA housing (2)
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How to get NYCHA to make repairs in your home
This interactive lesson walks you through the process of requesting repairs from NYCHA and if necessary, how to take NYCHA to court for failing to make repairs. Read More
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How Can I Get Repairs If I Live in a NYCHA Apartment?
Information for Housing Authority tenants on obtaining repairs. Content Detail
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I want to take my landlord to court for repairs (2)
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How to serve court papers in a lawsuit for repairs or harassment
This resource will tell you how to serve your landlord with papers for a court case about home repairs or harassment. These instructions apply only to a housing case in New York City Housing Court. Read More
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Taking your landlord to court for repairs
If your landlord won't make repairs to your home, you may have to go to court. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to take your landlord to court for housing repairs. Read More
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