Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities in NYC Housing: Your Rights
NYC tenants with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations and modifications under the Fair Housing Act and NYC Human Rights Law. Learn how to request them and fight a denial.
How to File an HP Action in NYC Housing Court to Force Repairs
An HP action is how NYC tenants get a court order forcing landlords to make repairs. Free to file, no lawyer required. Learn the process from start to court order.
NYC Civil Court vs. Housing Court vs. Small Claims: Which One Do You Need?
NYC has multiple courts for different problems. Housing Court handles evictions. Small Claims handles money up to $10,000. DHCR handles rent stabilization. Learn which forum fits your situation.
How to Represent Yourself in NYC Housing Court: A Pro Se Tenant’s Guide
If you must go to NYC Housing Court without a lawyer, this guide covers what to bring, how the courtroom works, when to request adjournments, and what never to sign without reading.
How to Vacate a Default Judgment in NYC Housing Court
Missed your housing court date and got a default judgment? You may be able to vacate it by filing an Order to Show Cause. Learn the process, the emergency stay of eviction, and free legal help.
How to Enforce a Money Judgment in NYC: Collecting What You’re Owed
Winning in Small Claims or Civil Court is step one. Learn how to actually collect using bank restraints, wage garnishment, property liens, and NYC marshals — a practical enforcement guide.
Free Legal Aid in NYC: A Complete Guide by Borough and Practice Area
Free legal services are available in all five NYC boroughs for housing, benefits, immigration, and family law. A complete directory of legal aid organizations with phone numbers, eligibility, and how to get help fast.
Sublet Rights in NYC Rent-Stabilized Apartments: What You Can and Cannot Do
Rent-stabilized NYC tenants have a statutory right to sublet under NY Real Property Law § 226-b — even with a no-subletting clause. Learn the required process, limits, and what to do if your landlord refuses.
Succession Rights in NYC Rent-Stabilized Apartments: A Complete Guide
Family members who lived with a rent-stabilized tenant for two years may have the right to take over the lease. Learn who qualifies, the co-residency requirement, and how to assert your succession right.
Landlord Harassment in NYC: What It Is, How to Document It, and How to Fight Back
NYC law prohibits landlord harassment including service cutoffs, construction interference, and immigration threats. Learn how to document it, file complaints, and seek civil penalties up to $15,000.