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Low Income Tenants May Receive Free Legal Advice
October 10, 2016 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share
In an attempt to tip the scales in housing court, Mayor Bill de Blasio has committed $62 million in the 2016 fiscal year to provide legal services for lower income tenants. As a result, evictions have decreased by 18% last year. Our legal system extends the right to a state-appointed attorney to someone facing months or years in prison but not to someone facing months or years of homelessness. With the passage of this legislation, New York City will be the first jurisdiction in the country to require legal representation for all lower income people facing evictions.
New York City Housing Court is one of the most difficult in the country to navigate for both Landlords and Tenants. Let the experienced attorneys at Griffin Alexander, P.C. help assist you!
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