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 WNY Eviction Prevention Project (WNY-EPP) is funded by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program and is a collaboration among:
The Western New York Eviction Prevention Project (WNY-EPP) provides FREE eviction defense and advocacy to tenants facing homelessness because of eviction in Erie, Niagara, Wyoming, Orleans, and Genesee counties.
Tenants within the city of Buffalo may apply for representation at their first court appearance in Buffalo City Court.
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 here.