Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources (5)
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Consumer & Homeowner Resources during COVID-19
The Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project has put together a list of useful consumer and homeowner information. Content Detail
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Important Information About Evictions During the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
All evictions in New York State are currently stopped by orders of the governor and chief judge. This pause is called "eviction moratorium." Read this online article for more information. This resource may not yet be updated to show the new end date of May 1 for residential tenants. Content Detail
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Rent re-calculation during COVID-19 (Video)
This is a video review of your rights if you are a tenant in subsidized housing or receive Section 8. Attorneys in this video talk about changes that may have occurred due to COVID-19 that may change your rent and how to report them. They also review your rights if you applied for Section 8 but were denied. Content Detail
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What to know if you are having trouble making your mortgage payments (Video)
If you are having trouble paying your mortgage payments or worried about foreclosure, watch this video to learn about the foreclosure process in New York State and what you need to know if you are considering forbearance. Content Detail
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What to know if you have a pending loss mitigation application or active trial payment plan (Video)
This video has information for you if you have a mortgage and have a pending loss mitigation application or are currently in a trial modification, or loan modification. Content Detail
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I want to know about my rights (4)
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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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A tenant's guide to NYC pet laws
This guide will help you understand the laws about pet ownership in New York City. This guide applies to all pet owners, but it is commonly used by owners of dogs and cats. 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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You Have the Right to to Organize a Tenants’ Association
Learn about the law that protects you. 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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My landlord is facing foreclosure (2)
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Tenants in foreclosure cases
Learn about your rights as a tenant when there is a foreclosure case against the owner of the home you live in. Content Detail
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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 am having heat or hot water issues (1)
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Keep track of your heat and hot water problems with this log
If you are having problems with your heat or hot water, and your landlord is not fixing them, you should keep a record of the problems. This free log will help you track when your heat is out, when you have no hot water, your calls to 311 and more. This log may be used as evidence in a court case. Read More
I need help preparing for housing court (1)
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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 a victim of domestic violence and I am concerned about housing (2)
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How to end your lease if you are a victim of domestic violence and need to move for safety reasons
If you are a domestic violence victim, moving out of your apartment to a confidential location may be an important part of staying safe. Under New York housing law, if your landlord refuses to let you out of your lease, a judge who gives you an Order of Protection can terminate your lease without financial penalties to you. Content Detail
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Domestic violence and your housing rights
If you are a domestic violence victim, you have certain housing rights under federal, New York state and Westchester County laws. This resource will tell you more about those rights and what they mean for you and your living situation. Read More
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I am a homeowner and/or I want information on home loans (1)
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Beware of Rent-to-Own agreements
This link will take you the website for Legal Assistance of Western New York. LawNY attorneys wrote this article on what you should consider before signing a Rent-to-Own agreement. Content Detail
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I have a question about my security deposit (3)
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Security Deposits
How do I get my security deposit back? In this article, you will learn what a security deposit is, what to do before you move in, and what to do when you move out to get your security deposit back. Content Detail
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Rent Security Complaint Form Tool
You can use this online tool to fill out this form and send it to the Attorney General's Office in order to make a complaint that your landlord did not put your security deposit in a trust account, did not pay interest on your security deposit, or did not return your security deposit. Content Detail
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Beware of Rent-to-Own agreements
This link will take you the website for Legal Assistance of Western New York. LawNY attorneys wrote this article on what you should consider before signing a Rent-to-Own agreement. Content Detail
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I have a question about a roommate (1)
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Common roommate issues and how to handle them
Follow the link for answers to questions about roommates, including what to do if your name is not on the lease. Content Detail
My landlord is harassing me (3)
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Residential Tenant Harassment
It is illegal for your landlord to force you to leave your apartment or give up your rights as a tenant. Learn more about landlord harassment and your rights in this resource. Content Detail
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Tenant Harassment
Learn the basics on your rights as a tenant when it comes to harassment. Content Detail
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What You Need to Know About Tenant Harassment in NYC
“Harassment” is any act or failure to act by a landlord or a landlord’s agents that causes or is intended to cause any person legally entitled to live in a room or apartment to give up their room or apartment, or any rights related to their tenancy. In New York State, tenant harassment can be a felony or misdemeanor. In New York City, tenant harassment is also a housing code violation, and tenants can sue their landlord in Housing Court if they are being harassed. Content Detail
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I want to know about tenant screening reports (2)
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Tenant screening reports
Follow this link to find answers to your questions about tenant screening reports from HousingCourtAnswers.org. Content Detail
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Housing Court Records & Your Credit Report
This fact sheet explains how being sued by your landlord can affect your credit report. Content Detail
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I want to know about bad conditions and safety requirements (2)
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How to combat bed bugs
Fact Sheet on Tenants' Rights in New York City and how to combat bedbugs. Content Detail
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How to check for lead paint when searching for an apartment
Federal law requires landlords to disclose to prospective tenants lead-based paint information on homes and apartments built before 1978. If you are looking at apartment built after 1978, however, the rules are different. This link will take you to more information on what prospective tenants can do to ensure safety from lead-based paint. Content Detail
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