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There are 10 resources  
General information about DRIE - (3)
Information about how to deal with rent increases - (2)
Information about housing rights - (1)
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language? - (1)
More information - (3)
  General information about DRIE
 
   Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Program (Separate Website)
This pamphlet explains the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), a program that exempts some disabled tenants from rent increases.
By: New York City Department of Finance
  
   
   Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About The Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This pamphlet answers questions about the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), a program that exempts some disabled tenants from rent increases.
By: New York City Department of Finance

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
   Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Application and Other Forms (Separate Website)
Click here for:
- the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) application
- the DRIE renewal (recertification) form
- the form to appeal the DRIE decision; and
- other DRIE forms and information
By: New York City Department of Finance
  
   
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  Information about how to deal with rent increases
 
   How Can People With Disabilities Stop Rent Increases? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This pamphlet explains the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), a program that exempts some disabled tenants from rent increases.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   How Can Seniors Stop Rent Increases? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on SCRIE, or the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  Information about housing rights
 
   Special Rights of Disabled Persons This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on special rules which protect rent stabilized or rent controlled tenants who are disabled.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
  
   
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  I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
 
   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

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  More information
 
   English-Spanish Glossary of Legal Terms & Phrases This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: United States Department of Justice

    Read this in: French / Français , Spanish / Español
  
   
   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
  
   
   English/Arabic Legal Glossary This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Glossary of Sacramento

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية
  
   
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