The Housing Courts in NYC are open. Most cases are moving forward using video conferencing. Tenants with emergencies, like illegal lockouts or repairs, can file cases in person. Also, landlords can file new cases.
Learn MoreHere is up-to-date information about housing situations like illegal lockouts and emergency repairs during the COVID-19 crisis.
Learn MoreIf you have serious, dangerous conditions in your apartment, you can file an emergency HP action.
Learn MoreThe court is accepting new eviction cases and scheduling hearings. If you have a case filed since June 20, 2020, you have to answer and give the court your defenses. You can call your borough courthouse, use e-file or go to the court in person. If you have a case from before the pandemic, your landlord will have to file a motion and have a hearing before they can have you evicted. All tenants who receive motions have a right to counsel. Call us to be connected with a lawyer.
Learn MoreA lot of people cannot pay rent right now. Housing Courts are open but cases are moving slowly. Emergency assistance is available for tenants behind on the rent. Call us to find out more! You may also be eligible for a free attorney if you have a court case. Tenants can delay their cases by filing a paper called the hardship declaration.
Learn MoreYour landlord must file a case in Housing Court to have you evicted. It is illegal for a landlord to lock a tenant out of an apartment for any reason.
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