Housing Guides
We’ve collected links to resources for individuals with housing issues, including foreclosure, eviction, and landlord-tenant disputes.
Eviction / Foreclosure
Housing Court
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A Tenant’s Guide to the New York City Housing Court (by: New York City Bar Association)
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How Can I Tell if My NYCHA Rent Is Correct? (by: MFY Legal Services Inc.)
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"Housing Court Help: Negotiating with Your Landlord" (by: Center for Urban Pedagogy) Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese
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"Rent, Repairs, and Rights: A guide to Housing Court for NYCHA tenants" (by: Center for Urban Pedagogy)
Other
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How to Get an Emergency Grant/"One Shot" Deal (by: MFY Legal Services Inc.)
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Keeping Pets as Emotional Support Animals in New York City Apartments (by: MFY Legal Services Inc.)
- Housing Conservation Coordinators Legal Services (by: Housing Conservation Coordinators)
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Have I been overcharged for rent in my rent stabilized apartment? (by: MFY Legal Services Inc.)
Public Housing
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How to do I keep my NYCHA Apartment (by: MFY Legal Services Inc.)
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How do I handle Housing Authority Termination-of-Tenancy Procedures? (by: MFY Legal Services Inc.)
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What do I need to do if someone comes to live in my NYCHA apartment? (by: MFY Legal Services Inc.)
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How Do I Get Repairs if I Live in a NYCHA Apartment? (by: MFY Legal Services Inc.)
- Guide to Applying For Public Housing (By New York City Housing Authority)
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"What is Affordable Housing?" (by: Center for Urban Pedagogy)
- FAQ: Questions about Section 8 (by: New York City Housing Authority)
Repairs / Maintenance
Seniors
Fraud / Rental Scams
Disabilities
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How can people with disabilities stop rent increases? (by: MFY Legal Services Inc.)
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Your Rights And Responsibilities As a Supportive Housing Resident (by: New York Lawyers for the Public interest)
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Your Rights Involving Discharge Planning From Supportive Housing (by: New York Lawyers for the Public interest)
Homelessness
- The Relief Bus Mobile outreach to provide relief for homeless New Yorkers through distribution for food, toiletries and clothing.
- Home to Stay Providers Contact Sheet (by: NYC Department of Homelessness)
- Homebase Providers Contact Sheet (by: NYC Department of Homelessness)