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COVID-19 Resources

Here is up-to-date information about housing situations like illegal lockouts and emergency repairs during the COVID-19 crisis.

Updated Hardship Declaration

On Sept 1st, 2021 the NY State Legislature extended the Eviction Moratorium until January 15th, 2022. This action protects over 860,000 households behind on rent from displacement. If you are behind on rent...

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The Eviction Moratorium has been extended to Jan 15th 2022!

Over the last 18 months, eviction moratoria at the State and Federal level saved thousands of homes and prevented the spread of COVID-19. In August, those critical protections were thrown into disarray...

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ERAP (Emergency Rent Assistance Program). Apply now!

New York received more than $2 billion from the federal government to provide rental assistance for residents experiencing financial hardship during Covid. With this funding, the State created the Emergency Rental Assistance...

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Tenant passed away

If a tenant dies, either in the hospital or in the apartment, the estate of the tenant becomes responsible for the lease and the rent. If the tenant had a will, the...

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Roommate Left

If a roommate physically left the apartment but left their things and did not return the keys, the roommate has not surrendered their right to the room. As the prime tenant, co-tenant,...

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Illegal Lockouts

It is illegal for anyone besides a marshal or sheriff to evict someone in NYC. If your landlord or roommate has changed your locks, the police may assist you in getting back...

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Harassment during COVID-19

It is illegal for a landlord to harass his/her tenant. If you are being harassed by your neighbor, you can tell your landlord about the issue or you can seek mediation. Whether...

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Repairs during COVID-19

The court is accepting HP actions. If you have conditions such as no hot water or no running water, no functioning toilet, and no cooking gas you can file an emergency HP...

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Current Cases

The court is restarting cases against tenants that were filed before March of 2020. If you had a case with a judgment or warrant, the landlord has to file with the court...

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Owing Rent

If you owe rent, you are not alone. Many tenants owe money right now. The court is currently accepting new cases but they are not scheduling hearings for the new cases and...

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Undocumented Tenants/Inquilinos indocumentados

Check out these resources specifically for those who are undocumented

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