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There are 7 resources  
What is Rent Regulation? Am I Covered? - (1)
Security Deposits - (2)
Other Tenant Rights - (1)
More information - (3)
  What is Rent Regulation? Am I Covered?
 
   Contact Information for the State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (Separate Website)
Information on how to get in touch with the State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), the state agency that deals with rent control and rent stabilization.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
  
   
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  Security Deposits
 
   Security Deposits FAQ (Separate Website)
The answers to a number of questions about security deposits and what to do if your landlord does not obey the law.
By: New York City Rent Guidelines Board
  
   
   Security Deposit Fact Sheet 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)
A summary of the rules about security deposits, including how much a landlord may ask for, and what happens if the landlord does not return the deposit at the end of the tenancy.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal

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  Other Tenant Rights
 
   Harassment 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 for rent controlled or rent stabilized tenants who are being harassed by their landlords.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
  
   
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   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

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   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

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