NYC Housing Court
Is your landlord saying you owe rent? Have you received papers from housing court?
These kinds of cases are called non-payment cases.
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This webpage has resources to help you learn what rights you have as a tenant, how to protect these rights in court yourself, and how to find free legal help so you don't have to face the issue on your own.
Court Forms
Click on the links below to access our free and easy to use do-it-yourself program. This program will help guide you step-by-step and prepare the following court forms for your non-payment case:
See also: All Housing Court Forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get help paying overdue rent?
My landlord is trying to evict me but I never received any court papers. What do I do?
I just received court papers about unpaid rent - how do I respond?
What should I do if I missed my court date?
Popular Resources
New York City Tenant's Q & A Guide
New York City Housing Court website
Need more help?
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For more information about Housing Court, go to the NYC Housing Court website.
Tenant Rights
Some of your rights as a tenant depend on your type of housing and your particular circumstances.
Rent Demand
A non-payment case is where a landlord or owner takes a tenant to housing court for not paying rent. Before starting a non-payment case, your landlord must give you a rent demand.
Follow this guide to find out what happens next
Your Day in Court
Settling Your Case
Settling or resolving your case can be one of the most important steps of your housing case. The resources here will help you prepare for the settlement process and understand your rights.
►Settlement and Stipulation Checklist
Find Legal Help
Try JustFix.nyc - a free and interactive online tool to help New Yorkers get repairs.
If you have received a notice of eviction, take action immediately.
Non-payment proceedings and holdover proceedings in housing court can lead to eviction.
► Know Your Rights Before and After Eviction
Help With Rent
There may be options to help you if you can't pay overdue rent.
► Family Eviction Prevention Subsidy
► If You Just Can't Afford the Rent
► How Can People with Disabilities Stop Rent Increases?
► How Can Seniors Stop Rent Increases?
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