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What You Need to Know About HRA’s Family Homelessness Eviction Prevention Supplement

From now until at least December 31, 2023, NYC tenants who meet the requirements below are eligible for HRA’s Family Homelessness Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS) program before your landlord takes you to court to evict...

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What You Need to Know About Breaking Your Lease

A step by step guide to getting out of your lease or rental agreement.

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What You Need to Know About Small Claims Court

The information below is to assist individuals who have been sued New York City Small Claims Court. Common types of cases brought in Small Claims Court include Broken Lease Cases, Property Damage Claims, and unreturned...

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What You Need to Know About Requesting Language Access Services

If you or someone you know speak a language other than English, you have the right to request an interpreter and possibly documents in your preferred language from The Department of Homeless Services.

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What You Need to Know About Storage if You Live in a Shelter

If you currently reside in a homeless shelter, you may be eligible to have the Human Resources Administration (HRA) pay the fees for your furniture and belongings held in a storage unit.

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What You Need to Know About Medicaid Spenddowns

A Medicaid spenddown is when your monthly income is more than the income limit for Medicaid. The difference between your income and the Medicaid limit is called a “spenddown” or a “surplus.” You also might...

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What You Need to Know About Your Rights at a Protest in NYC

Information New Yorkers need to be safe and informed while protesting. All protesters are protected, and all New Yorkers have the right to protest in New York City.

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What You Need to Know About Sealing Your Criminal Convictions

Under a recent New York State law (CPL § 160.59), some people may be able to get their criminal convictions sealed. Here’s what you should know about the sealing law and the process.

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What You Need to Know About Background Checks to Work as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nurse Aide

The Department of Health runs a criminal background check on most home health aides and certified nurse aides in New York. Here’s what you should know about the Department of Health’s criminal background check process.

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What You Need to Know About Applying for Shelter at PATH

Families with minor children or people who are pregnant can apply for DHS (Department of Homeless Services) shelter at PATH (Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing) in the Bronx. PATH will ask you to prove that...