Housing Guide for Seniors
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A very comprehensive guide for seniors on issues related to housing, including special laws, programs and other resources directed towards senior citizens.
By: New York State Attorney General's Office
Assistance for Homeless Veterans
(Separate Website)
Information about what help is available to homeless veterans.
By: Department of Veteran's Affairs
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Exploring Reverse Mortgages: A Consumers' Guide
(Separate Website)
AARP explains all about reverse mortgage: what they are, how they work, and how to decide if one makes sense for you.
By: AARP Legal Services Network
Second Mortage Overview
(Separate Website)
This article provides an overview of second mortgages and discusses how it differs from reverse mortgages.
By: Senior Magazine
Homeownership Issues for Seniors
In q & a format this resource goes over some common issues that seniors may confront when dealing with their homes.
By: Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York - Plattsburgh Office
Home on Wheels: Helping Mobile Home Owners Stay Put
This article provides an overview of challenges faced by mobile home owners and provides explanations on how to overcome them.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Home Improvement Scams Alert
This article provides an overview of common home improvement scams and what you can do to protect yourself against these.
By: National Consumer Law Center
How Can Seniors Stop Rent Increases?
(Separate Website)
Information on SCRIE, or the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program
Senior citizen tenants under rent control or rent stabilization may be entitled to an exemption from future rent increases under the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program. (Tenants apply for SCRIE to the NYC Department for the Aging.) This resource provides information on where to apply and how to do it.
By: New York City Department of Finance
Q & A on Assisted Living Reform Act This resource provides answers to questions regarding the Assisted Living Reform Act.
By: New York State Department of Health
Assisted Living In this resource answers to questions such as, what is Assisted Living, how did it come about, and how can it affect you, are answered.
By: New York State Department of Health
Adult Care Facility / Assisted Living Residence Public Comment List
(Separate Website)
This resource which links directly to the NYS Department of Health website provides a list of Adult Care facilities in NYS.
By: New York State Department of Health
Rights of Residents Living in Assisted Living Facilities This document provides a listing and explanation to the rights of residents living in assisted living facilities.
By: New York State Department of Health
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
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
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
Resources for Senior Citizens
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New York State programs that help senior citizens.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
English-Spanish Glossary of Legal Terms & Phrases
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