Free tenant help · NYC pilot

Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

You have rights. Start with the facts, preserve your records, and get support.

This pilot covers New York City. Housing protections depend on your tenancy and location. General information, not individual legal advice.

What happened?

Your next steps

Gather your evidence

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Know your protections. Keep responding.

A landlord cannot simply put you out.

In NYC, a lawful eviction requires court process and a warrant carried out by a marshal or sheriff. A landlord’s threat is not an eviction order.

NYC eviction process

Renewal rights matter.

Rent-stabilized tenants generally have renewal rights, with legal exceptions. Paying rent does not rule out every eviction ground. Get advice about your specific lease and any notice.

HCR renewal guidance

You can speak up.

Legal protections cover qualifying complaints and tenant organizing. If you suspect retaliation, preserve the sequence of events and ask a lawyer to review it.

New York retaliation protections

Keep paying the rent you lawfully owe and preserve proof. If the amount is disputed or you cannot pay, seek help promptly. Do not ignore notices or court papers even if you believe they are wrong.

Speak with someone

You do not have to work through this alone.

Legal help for tenant groups

Legal Aid Society · Housing Justice Unit–Group Advocacy

212-577-7988
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern

Email group intake · Service details

Contact the provider for screening. Eligibility and availability apply; the association is not affiliated with Legal Aid.