Neighborhood stabilization services include landlord/tenant counseling, graffiti cleaning and monitoring problem buildings.

To find a lawyer. Try to find a lawyer who specializes in Landlord-Tenant proceedings. You can call the Legal Referral Service at (212) 626-7373 operated by the Association of the…

Neighborhood stabilization services include landlord/tenant counseling, graffiti cleaning and monitoring problem buildings.

HP Proceedings. If an apartment needs repairs, a tenant may bring an HP case (“H” for Housing and “P” for Part). The tenant will fill out papers which explain what…

Most cases in Housing Court are settled, meaning you and the tenant come to an agreement which is written down, signed by the Judge, and must be followed by both…

You will need to bring all evidence necessary to prove your claim or your defense when you come to court. Anything that will help prove the facts in dispute should…

If the tenant claims that the papers were not served properly, the Judge may decide to set a date for a hearing, called a “traverse hearing.” Your friend or professional…

Get to court early! Leave plenty of time to get through security at the entrance of the courthouse. On your first court date, you must be in the courtroom that…

When you enter the Trial Part courtroom, tell the court clerk or the court officer your name and the name of your case. If there is space in the courtroom,…