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Tenant Resources

Landlord/tenant issues are about as common in NYC as Starbucks. Here are some links to clear up confusion and provide resources for action:

• Information about reporting building conditions - NYC Department of Homeless Services
• NYS Fact sheets on various tenant issues - NYS Division of Housing & Community Renewal
• List of FAQ's for Renters - housingNYC.com
• New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB)
• History of the Tenant Movement in NYC

• NYC Apartment Guide for future and current renters - NYC Rent Guidelines Board
• New York State Tenant's Rights Guide
• Tenant's Rights Guide - NYC Rent Guideline Board
• Information for Residential Tenants - NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
• Shalom Tenants Alliance - Comprehensive list of tenant resources in NYC
• NYC.gov Renter's Resources List
• NYS Senior Citizen Housing Guide

• Rent Law - List of legal topics for renters in NYC
• Resource for residents in danger of losing their homes - NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS)
• Resources for renters who are behind on their rent - NYC DHS
• Information for low-income renters facing eviction - NYC DHS

• List of Rent Stabilization FAQs - housingNYC.com
• Overview of Section 8 subsidized rent program - RGB
• Apartment hunting tips - NYC Affordable Housing Resource Center