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I need repairs in my apartment.

You can file an HP action against your landlord for not providing repairs or services.

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My landlord says I owe money.

Your landlord can start a nonpayment case to collect rent.

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My landlord wants to evict me.

Your landlord can start a holdover case to have you evicted for some reason other than back rent.

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New York City Housing Authority has its own rules and procedures. Here is some information for people living in public housing.

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I need help paying my back rent.

There are charities and public assistance programs to help pay back rent.

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My case showed up on my credit report.

Housing court cases can affect your credit score and your ability to get another apartment in the future.

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Brooklyn
Panel on Fair Housing
with NYC Commission on Human Rights
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Friday, April 27
2:30-5pm
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NYCCHR
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Illegal Dwellings
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Wednesday, April 25
2-4pm
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Seamen's Society for Children and Families
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Queens
Overview of Housing Court
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Monday, April 23
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Queens Borough Hall, Room 200
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens
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