If you have serious, dangerous conditions in your apartment, you can file an emergency HP action.
Learn MoreOnly a marshal or sheriff can evict you. The landlord must bring you to court and get a judgment first. The marshal will warn you with a notice.
Learn MoreA lot of people struggle to pay rent in New York City. When you fall behind with rent, your landlord may start a nonpayment case in Housing Court. Emergency assistance is available for tenants behind on the rent. Call us to find out what you qualify for! You may also be eligible for a free attorney if you have a court case.
Learn MoreNonpayment cases are moving forward in Housing Court. The first step after receiving a petition is to answer and give the court your defenses. You must go to the court in person to answer. Tenants in Housing Court have a right to counsel or to legal advice but the legal service providers are overwhelmed and you may need to represent yourself.
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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