Housing Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
This resource provides answers to common questions regarding housing issues in NYC.
By: Legal Aid Society
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Spanish / Español
DHCR Launches 24-Hour, Toll-Free Mitchell-Lama Complaint Line
Information on a new hotline launched for residents of New York that are experiencing difficulties with Mitchell-Lama.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Heat and Hot Water Complaints
Detailed information on your rights as a tenant to heat and hot water, and what you can do if your landlord is violating this right.
By: Metroplitan Council on Housing
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Separate Website
How Can I Get Into HUD Housing?
(Separate Website)
Commonly asked questions about "HUD" housing.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Applying for Public Housing
(Separate Website)
Information on the process of applying for public housing, including elibility requirements.
By: New York City Housing Authority
Information On NYCHA Public Housing
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet contains legal information about New York City Housing Authority apartments, including eligibility, how to apply, priorities and preferences, and other information you should know before applying.
By: New Destiny Housing Corp.
HUD's Public Housing Program
(Separate Website)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal aid to local housing agencies (HAs) that manage the housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
About the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
(Separate Website)
DHCR's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance and home ownership option to extremely low, very low and low income households in New York State.
By: NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Forms
(Separate Website)
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Forms
By: NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Section 8 Assistance - FAQ's
(Separate Website)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) for Section 8 applicants and tenants provided by New York City's Department of Housing Preservation and Development.
By: New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
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Korean / 한국어
How to Get Section 8 or Public Housing Even With a Criminal Record
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This manual tells people in New York City how they can get into Section 8 and public housing even if they or someone in their household has a criminal record or is in recovery from a drug problem. The manual is designed for applicants and their advocates. It contains the New York City Housing Authority admissions policies for people with criminal records and recent illegal drug use, and step-by-step suggestions for how people can gather the evidence of rehabilitation necessary to gain housing. It also includes sample letters of reference ? the type people really need to convince housing authorities of their rehabilitation. Though the manual focuses on New York City Housing Authority policies, its chapter on How Can You Win Your Hearing? can help people applying to other local housing authorities gather their best evidence of rehabilitation. Includes phone numbers of agencies who assist people facing difficulty being approved for NYCHA housing.
By: Legal Action Center of the City of New York, Inc. (LAC)
Section 8 Assistance-Information for Tenants
(Separate Website)
General Section 8 information and guidelines for tenants who want to participate in Section 8 housing.
By: New York City Housing Authority
Section 8 - General Information
(Separate Website)
General assistance including contact information for Section 8 Assistance offices, Spanish Guide, statistics and standards.
By: New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
FAQs
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions about public housing and Section 8.
By: New York City Housing Authority
INTERACTIVE FORM: Online NYC Nonpayment Tenant Answer Program
(Separate Website)
This on-line, interactive program will give you information and help you prepare to answer a New York City nonpayment petition if you live in rent-stabilized or NYCHA housing.
By: Civil Court of the City of New York, with LawNY®
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Spanish / Español
Who Keeps the Section 8 Voucher if My Family Breaks Up?
(Separate Website)
Overview of what happens to a Section 8 housing voucher when a family breaks up.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Housing Discrimination Against People Receiving Public Assistance or Section 8
If your landlord refuses to take checks from welfare or Section 8, or if you are turned down for an apartment because you receive public assistance or Section 8, you have legal rights.
By: LawHelp.org/NY
Section 8 and Qualifying for a Domestic Violence (DV) Priority
(Separate Website)
Information on the Section 8 Program and how to qualify based on domestic violence. Included here are answers to frequently asked questions.
By: New Destiny Housing Corp.
Rental Assistance Programs: New York
(Separate Website)
There are other opportunities for affordable housing in addition to the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and HUD subsidized public and private housing.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mitchell-Lama Housing
(Separate Website)
Information on the subsidized housing program known as "Mitchell-Lama".
By: New York City Rent Guidelines Board
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Mitchell-Lama Housing
(Separate Website)
The answers to many questions about Mitchell-Lama housing, including who is eligible, rent regulation, and the rights of remaining family members.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Rural Housing Options for Elderly People
(Separate Website)
Overview of housing programs that the USDA/Rural Development operates
By: United States Department of Agriculture
Access to Home Program
(Separate Website)
The Access to Home Program provides financial assistance to property owners to make dwelling units accessible for low- and moderate income persons with disabilities.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
USDA Housing Programs
(Separate Website)
USDA Rural Development housing programs work to improve the quality of life for rural Americans by ensuring that they have access to safe, well-built, affordable homes.
By: United States Department of Agriculture
Housing Court Records & Your Credit Report
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains how being sued by your landlord can affect your credit report.
By: Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
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Spanish / Español
Tenant Screening Reports
(Separate Website)
This resource provides information on how to ensure you are not unfairly denied an apartment because of a screening report.
By: City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court
Rights and Responsibilities for NYCHA/Public Housing Tenants
How Can I Tell If My NYCHA Rent is Correct?
(Separate Website)
Information on how the Housing Authority sets your rent, and what you can do if you believe that your monthly rent is wrong.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
How Can I Get Repairs If I Live in a NYCHA Apartment?
(Separate Website)
Information for Housing Authority tenants on obtaining repairs.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
What do I Need to do if Someone Comes to Live in my NYCHA Apartment?
(Separate Website)
Information on what steps to take if you live in a Housing Authority apartment and a family member needs to be added to your household.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
How do I Keep My NYCHA Apartment?
(Separate Website)
Information on the steps that you can take to avoid being evicted from your Housing Authority home because of the misconduct of someone who lives with you.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
How Do I Handle Housing Authority Termination-of-Tenancy Problems?
(Separate Website)
Information on when the Housing Authority can try to terminate (end) your tenancy, and what you can do to try to keep from losing your home in such cases.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
What Do I Do If I Disagree with Something NYCHA Does? (Separate Website)
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has a grievance procedure that gives you the right to challenge almost any decision that NYCHA makes. This fact sheet explains NYCHA's grievance procedure.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Companion Animals in NYC Apartments
(Separate Website)
Information concerning your legal rights to keep pets in your apartment, whether you live in private housing or a Housing Authority apartment.
By: City Bar Justice Center
A Tenant's Guide to NYC Pet Laws: Keeping Your Pet in a New York City Apartment
(Separate Website)
This guide will help you understand the laws about pet ownership in New York City.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc. and Community Access, Inc.
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
(Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
If you do not speak English and go to a New York City agency you are entitled to free language assistance. Learn more about what services you are entitled to and the New York City agencies that must provide them.
By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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Chinese / 中文
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Italian / italiano
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Korean / 한국어
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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Spanish / Español
HUD in New York (English and Spanish)
(Separate Website)
Visit this website to get up to date news on housing developments in New York State and services available. This website is also available in Spanish.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Beware of Paying Your Rent With Money Orders
(Separate Website)
How you pay your rent can be very important. While money orders seem convenient, they may cause you a lot of problems and in some cases could lead to your eviction.
By: Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® - Geneva Office
English-Spanish Glossary of Legal Terms & Phrases
(Separate Website)
Complaints About Attorneys
(Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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