A nonpayment case is brought by a landlord to collect unpaid rent. A tenant may be evicted for non-payment of rent. Before you can be sued, the landlord or someone working for the landlord must demand the overdue rent from…

To find a lawyer: Lawsuits brought in Housing Court should be taken seriously. Your landlord will probably have the assistance of a lawyer, and you should find a lawyer to help you if you can. The following organizations can be…

Checklist of Items to Bring With You to Housing Court:__ All court papers and other papers you have received from your landlord.__ Your lease and renewal leases, if you have them.__ If the case is for nonpayment of rent, bring…

GET TO COURT EARLY! Leave plenty of time to get through security at the entrance of the courthouse. There are free childcare centers located in the Bronx, New York and Queens Housing Court buildings where you may leave young children…

Cases Brought by Landlords: There are two types of cases your landlord can bring against you: 1. Nonpayment cases: The landlord claims you owe rent and is suing to collect the overdue rent and to evict you if you do…

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, wait there to see how other tenants and lawyers talk…

TENANTS GUIDE TO NYC HOUSING COURT The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Housing Court Public Service Projects Committee and The Civil Court of the City of New York Fern A. Fisher Administrative Judge February 2006…

You and your landlord may reach a settlement to your case in the Resolution Part, in mediation, or even in the Trial Part, with or without the assistance of the Judge, the court attorney or the court mediator. Reaching an…

An “Order to Show Cause” is a court order telling a person to come to court and show why the orders requested by the other side should not be granted. An Order to Show Cause can be used to ask…