Resources

The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8 ) requires that your landlord keep your apartment in good condition, and that your apartment meets “housing quality standards.” Learn more about the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, contracts, and abatement (refusal to pay) after an inspection.

Before your landlord can put you out of your home or apartment, your landlord must serve you with court papers, take you to court, and get a warrant of eviction. Take a dive into this and other frequently asked questions regarding the eviction process, including warrants of eviction, 14-day notice, and tenants’ rights regarding their possessions in an eviction proceeding.

In New York State, every residential lease or rental agreement contains a guarantee that your landlord will rent out a safe place to live. This guarantee is called the Warranty of Habitability. A tenant may bring up the warranty of habitability in an eviction proceeding, or as a separate claim against the landlord.

Learn more about warrants of habitability, how to schedule a warrant of habitability hearing, and how tenants may use it as a defense in an eviction proceeding.

What happens when you can’t pay your rent? Here’s what you can expect if your landlord wants you to leave.

Whether you’re trying to prevent an eviction for non-payment, or are having trouble locating housing, you have options! Learn more about the types of assistance available for eviction prevention, security deposits, moving expenses, and sheltering.