How to File a Rent Overcharge Complaint in NYC
If your rent-stabilized landlord charges more than the legal regulated rent, file a DHCR overcharge complaint to recover the difference plus interest — and triple damages if the overcharge was willful.
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back in NYC: A Step-by-Step Action Plan
NYC landlords must return your security deposit within 14 days or lose the right to any deductions. Learn the complete action plan from move-out documentation to Small Claims Court.
NYC Small Claims Court: How to Sue Your Landlord for Your Security Deposit
NYC Small Claims Court handles disputes up to $10,000 without a lawyer. Learn how to file, what evidence to bring, and how to win back a wrongfully withheld security deposit.
Know Your Rights If ICE Comes to Your Door in NYC
You have constitutional rights if ICE comes to your home in NYC. Learn when ICE can and cannot enter, what to say, NYC’s sanctuary protections, and where to get immediate free legal help.
How to Access NYC Health Care Without Documentation or Insurance
NYC Care, NYC Health + Hospitals, and community health centers provide care to all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status. A complete guide to free and low-cost health care options.
NYC Benefits Available Regardless of Immigration Status
Emergency care, NYC Care, public schools, shelter, WIC, and food pantries are available to all NYC residents regardless of immigration status. A guide for immigrant New Yorkers and mixed-status households.
NYC Utility Shutoff Rights: How to Stop Con Edison or National Grid From Cutting Your Service
NY law requires 15-day notice before utility shutoffs, prohibits winter shutoffs of heat, and guarantees payment plans. Learn your rights with Con Edison and National Grid and how to get HEAP assistance.
NYC Shelter Rights: How to Access Emergency Housing and Know Your Rights
NYC has a legally enforceable right to shelter for all homeless residents regardless of immigration status. Learn how to access emergency shelter, warming centers, and your rights in the system.
How to Appeal a Denied Benefits Claim in NYC: Fair Hearing Guide
If your NYC benefits — SNAP, Medicaid, or cash assistance — are denied or cut, you have the right to a fair hearing. Learn the critical aid-continuing rule and how to appeal.
NYC Emergency Rental Assistance: Programs, How to Apply, and Who Qualifies
NYC emergency rental assistance programs — CityFHEPS, One Shot Deal, Homebase — can help you pay back rent and avoid eviction. Learn who qualifies and how to apply fast.