MANUFACTURED HOME TENANTS RIGHTS
(Separate Website)
This document explains what manufactured homes are, regulations about leases, various charges, how eviction can happen, various rights of tenants, and other relevant issues
By: New York State Attorney General's Office
Summary of Mobile Home Park Tenant's Rights
(Separate Website)
A list of the rights of tenants who live in mobile home parks.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
New York Real Property Law Section 233
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Section 233 of the New York Real Property Law (RPL) is where you can find most of the rules about mobile home parks in New York. You can read what RPL233 says by following this link.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Leases in Manufactured and Mobile Home Parks
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If you live in a manufactured or mobile home park, your landlord must offer you in writing the chance to sign at least a one year lease.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Demand for Past Due Rent in Mobile Home Parks
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Rent demands in mobile home parks have different rules than rent demands in other housing.
By: Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® - Geneva Office
What You Should Know About Emergency Assistance and DSS/HRA
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If you have an emergency, you may be able to get help from your local Department of Social Service (DSS) office. (If you live in New York City, you can ask for Emergency Assistance from your local Human Resources Administration (HRA) office)
By: Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® - Geneva Office
What is an Emergency?
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If you and/or your family are experiencing an emergency situation you may be eligible for emergency assistance.
By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Beware of Paying Your Rent With Money Orders
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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
HUD in New York (English and Spanish)
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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
It's the Law: Get a Receipt
(Separate Website)
Information on a tenant's legal right to get a rent receipt from the landlord.
By: Goddard Riverside Community Center/SRO Law Project
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Complaints About Attorneys
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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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