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Under the Warranty of Habitability, your landlord MUST provide a safe place to live.

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If you’re experiencing any issues that violate this warranty, it’s helpful to keep a log of the conditions with dates, times, and information about the notice given to the landlord, in case you need to take further action. The attached chart is a handy guide to help you keep all this information in one place!

If you’re a renter and you receive a water shut-off notice, you have rights! Learn more:

Need legal help? Visit Law Help NY for more information on services available, area providers, resources and help articles, and more!

If you are under age 22 and regularly attending school, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program does not count earned income up to a certain amount. This document provides the 2026 calculations for students earning income and how this affects SSI payments, along with definitions and qualifications for students.

This document explains the Earned Income Tax Credit, including information on qualifications and rules.

Blind work expenses are an SSI Earned Income Exclusion. Learn about the rules and most common expenses.

Benefits advisement services are provided to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or SSI beneficiaries if they are working or planning to go to work. Advisers are available to assist beneficiaries in understanding Social Security Administration (SSA) rules and navigating SSA‘s intricate system. This document describes how the benefits advisement services for NYS Commission for the Blind Consumers can help.