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New York Specific Resources
Official Government Resources
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) provides information on tenant rights and responsibilities, as well as landlord responsibilities.
The New York State Attorney General's office publishes a "Residential Tenants' Rights Guide" that outlines the different types of rent regulation in New York, including rent control and rent stabilization, as well as rights for tenants in government-financed housing.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) also has a webpage on "Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections: New York" that provides an overview of tenant rights and where to file complaints.
Legal Assistance and Advocacy
Legal services organizations like Legal Services NYC and the New York Legal Assistance Group provide free legal representation and advice to low-income tenants facing eviction, housing discrimination, and other issues.
The NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) funds free legal representation for tenants facing eviction, harassment, and immigration-related housing problems under the city's Right-to-Counsel law.
Rental Assistance and Housing Programs
The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides up to 12 months of rental arrears and 3 months of prospective rent to eligible low-income households.
New York also has public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs administered by local Public Housing Agencies. These provide subsidized housing and rental assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families.
Dispute Resolution Services
Mediation: The Rent Guidelines Board encourages tenants and landlords to try mediation before filing formal complaints or lawsuits. Community Mediation Centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island provide free mediation services to help resolve landlord-tenant disputes.
Small Claims Court: The Civil Court of the City of New York has a Small Claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000. Each borough has a Small Claims mediation program where a judge or court attorney can help the landlord and tenant reach an agreement.
Attorney General's Office: The New York State Attorney General's Office provides information for tenants about their rights and assists with complaints about harassment, rent security deposits, illegal evictions, predatory landlords, and discrimination.
Legal Services: For tenants facing eviction proceedings outside of New York City, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides funding for legal services, including legal advice, representation in housing court, and tenant-landlord mediation.
Online Legal Resources and Forums
Legal Advice Forums: Platforms like Avvo or Nolo for questions related to landlord-tenant issues in New York.
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