Housing

LawHelpNY launches new resources for NYC tenants who need information on eviction and housing court

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LawHelpNY.org is excited to announce the launch of its New York City Housing Mini-Portal. With a focus on non-payment proceedings, the resources are designed to help the 99% of tenants who navigate NYC Housing Court without an attorney. The new mini-portal includes: An interactive step-by-step timeline outlining the key steps in a non-payment case. Checklists … Read more LawHelpNY launches new resources for NYC tenants who need information on eviction and housing court

Housing Court Answers is now available in Spanish

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New York City housing court can be challenging. It might even make you feel like a tourist in your own city. And it can be especially tricky without legal representation (going “pro-se”). Luckily there are a number of resources available, like LawHelpNY’s NYC housing court mini-portal, to help you navigate housing court. For instance, the … Read more Housing Court Answers is now available in Spanish

Facing Foreclosure? Get Live Chat Assistance via CourtHelp

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The foreclosure crisis in New York State is far from over. Foreclosures filings in New York remain high, hovering at more than 40,000* a year since 2013, a number well above pre-recession levels. After reaching a low in 2011 of under 17,000, the number of filings began to creep back up to a level alarmingly … Read more Facing Foreclosure? Get Live Chat Assistance via CourtHelp