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Vocational rehabilitation organizations pay for services to augment the other benefits advisement services that NLS provides. New York State Adult Career and Continuing Educational Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) funding of benefits advisement services is a key part of the benefits advisement continuum and directly supports the beneficiary’s move to a work goal.

Housing discrimination is ILLEGAL! Landlords cannot refuse to rent to someone due to their race, age, gender, identity, disability, family status, source of income, and so much more. Learn more about the definition and types of housing discrimination, a summary of your rights and protections available, and information about what you should do if you’ve been discriminated against.

What happens when tenant wants to move from an apartment with no formal lease? Learn more about your rights and responsibilities when you do not have a lease.

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.

When moving into a new place, your landlord may ask for a security deposit, to financially protect against damages. Learn more about what happens to that deposit when you move out.