Neighborhood Legal Services created the Western New York Eviction Prevention Project to meet the growing legal need for representation in eviction cases within our client community.
The Western New York Eviction Prevention Project (WNY-EPP) provides FREE eviction defense and advocacy to financially-eligible* persons facing homelessness because of eviction in Erie, Niagara, Wyoming, Orleans, and Genesee counties.
Services provided include:
Legal Advice: helping tenants facing eviction to better understand their rights and options
Eviction Prevention Help: intervening with the landlord or housing provider on the tenant’s behalf to try to resolve underlying issues before going to court, allowing the tenant to remain in their home
Eviction Representation: appearing with the tenants in court
Referrals: providing tenants with information about financial help and other services that may resolve the issues that led to potential eviction, in an effort to keep the tenant in their home
Tenants who have received eviction notices or who are scheduled for an eviction in court may apply for legal services by WNY-EPP Hotline at (844) 230-7376 or by applying for assistance online through the intake buttons below.
*Financial eligibility is based on federal poverty guidelines
NLS attorneys are present in the following courts throughout WNY to answer questions and schedule an intake.
Save Time! Be sure to use the buttons above to schedule your intake before your court date.
City of Buffalo residents
If you have a court case, be sure to go to court. At court, you can sign up for legal representation with the Attorney of the Morning Program after you appear before the judge. Signs will be posted on information tables in the hallway – no appointment needed!
City of Niagara Falls residents
If you are scheduled for a Niagara Falls City Court virtual conference, call/log into the conference and an advocate will be available to complete an intake after your conference.