Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) Guide Guide about the range of services available at PATH for homeless families.
By: New York City Department of Homeless Services
Homeless Families: Know Your Rights! What To Do If Found Ineligible For Shelter
(Separate Website)
Explains what to do if the City does not give you shelter when you re-apply.
By: Legal Aid Society
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
General Shelter and Other Transitional Housing Programs: New York
(Separate Website)
General Shelter and Other Transitional Housing Programs: New York
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Basic Welfare Benefits for Homeless Families
This fact sheet has information on what welfare benefits you should be receiving if your family is homeless.
By: City Bar Justice Center
HUD Homelessness Information
(Separate Website)
If you are homeless, help is available! HUD, along with many other federal agencies, funds programs to help the homeless.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Short Guide to the Educational Rights of Children and Youth Living in Temporary Housing in New York State
(Separate Website)
This guide provides more detailed information about the rights of students experiencing homelessness, as well as useful contact information
By: NYS-TEACHS
Short Guide to Transportation for Students in Temporary Housing in New York State
(Separate Website)
An overview of school transportation available for students who are homeless in New York State
By: NYS-TEACHS
Homeless: Single Adult Services
(Separate Website)
Information from the City on where to go if you are a single adult and homeless and need shelter, and what to expect when you get there.
By: New York City Department of Homeless Services
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
(Separate Website)
HOMELESS VETERAN in NEED of HELP?
Call 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)
The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) has founded a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Homelessness Resource Exchange: Veteran Assistance
(Separate Website)
This page is a one-stop spot for veterans, and those who help veterans, find housing.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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
Preference in Housing for Disabled Veterans
(Separate Website)
A recent amendment to Section 31 of the Private Housing Finance Law requires that housing companies give preference in admission to disabled veterans
By: Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR)
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
The rights of transgender people when dealing with housing issues
Transgender Rights and the Department of Homeless Services
(Separate Website)
The rights of transgender and gender nonconforming people living in homeless shelters.
By: Sylvia Rivera Law Project
Read this in:
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
How to Get Section 8 or Public Housing Even With a Criminal Record
(Separate Website)
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)
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
Fair Housing is the Law in New York City
(Separate Website)
Information on New York City's laws concerning housing discrimination.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
New York City Commission on Human Rights Informational Booklet
(Separate Website)
This booklet is a summary of New York City's Human Rights Law and the services provided by the New York City Commission on Human Rights. It covers job discrimination, housing discrimination and discrimination in public places. It also explains how to file a complaint.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
,
French / Français
,
Korean / 한국어
,
Russian / Pусский
,
Spanish / Español
Fair Housing Guide: Who's Protected and Who Must Follow The Law
(Separate Website)
This booklet provides a brief explanation of who is protected from discrimination under New York's Fair Housing Law and which groups must follow the law.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Discrimination Based Upon Military Status and Against Veterans with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
The New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on military service.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Fair Housing Laws
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet lists the different federal housing laws that protect against discrimination, with a short explanation of each one.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
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
Housing Discrimination Complaints
(Separate Website)
If you are a victim of housing discrimination learn how to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How to File a Complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on how to file a complaint with the State Division of Human Rights if you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
,
Russian / Pусский
,
Spanish / Español
How to File a Complaint with the New York City Commission on Human Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on how to file a complaint with the City if you are a victim of employment discrimination.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Are You Somebody With a Criminal Record, HIV/AIDS or an Alcohol or Drug History? Prevent Discrimination Before It Happens
(Separate Website)
This booklet is for New Yorkers with HIV or AIDS, a drug or alcohol problem and/or a criminal record who want to know their rights to be free of discrimination. It explains: laws that forbid discrimination; limits on what employers, landlords, and others may ask; how to get a job or housing despite the stigma associated with HIV, addiction, and having a criminal record; and what to do when confronted with illegal discrimination.
By: Legal Action Center of the City of New York, Inc. (LAC)
How to Get Section 8 or Public Housing Even With a Criminal Record
(Separate Website)
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)
Click Here for More Information From LawHelp/NY on HIV Status Discrimination
(Separate Website)
The rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people
Sexual Orientation Discrimination
(Separate Website)
State law protects against sexual orientation discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and credit.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Transgender Rights and the Department of Homeless Services
(Separate Website)
The rights of transgender and gender nonconforming people living in homeless shelters.
By: Sylvia Rivera Law Project
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
HUD ISSUES GUIDANCE ON LGBT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
(Separate Website)
HUD policy that provides lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and families with further assistance when facing housing discrimination.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Discrimination Against People Receiving Welfare or Section 8
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
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
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
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
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
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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?
(Separate Website)
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
(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
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
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
(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
Housing Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
This resource provides answers to common questions regarding housing issues in NYC.
By: Legal Aid Society
Read this in:
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
Other Formats:
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
Read this in:
Korean / 한국어
How to Get Section 8 or Public Housing Even With a Criminal Record
(Separate Website)
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
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