Tenant Rights and Disputes

I cannot offer legal advice, but can refer you to the following resources:  

Housing Preservation and Development (NYC/HPD) Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Page
​HPD / General Services and Information
Residential Tenants' Rights (NYS / Attorney General)
New York City Bar (Tenant's Rights/Free Legal Consultation
New York Public Library (Tenant Resources)
NYS Homes and Community Renewal Homepage (includes general Tenant Rights and affordable housing info)
Met Council on Housing (Tenant Advocacy Group)
NYC Fair Housing Website

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION RESOURCES (USA.GOV)
NYC Bar Free Legal Services
New York State Bar Association (Lawyer Referral Hotline)

Find your local City State or Federal Representative
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