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LAS Decries Intrusive Behavior by Landlords in Vetting Potential Tenants

Housing advocates warn that invasive practices could function as proxies for forms of discrimination, reports City Limits.

LAS Raises Concerns Over New York’s Troubled COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Recent technical issues highlight ongoing problems with the beleaguered assistance program, as reported by AP News.

LAS Breaks Down Eviction Moratorium, Rent Relief Program

The Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson provides a primer on New York’s eviction moratorium and Rent Relief Program in the Associated Press.

LAS Urges Simpler NYS Rent Relief Application Process for Tenants

Housing advocates are calling for a simplification of the application process after hearing from concerned tenants, reports THE CITY.

LAS Decries Hikes for Rent-Stabilized Apartments

The increases, approved by the Rent Guidelines Board, will harm some of the city’s most vulnerable residents, as reported by the New York Post.

LAS: New York’s Rent Relief Program Crucial for Tenants

The state's rent assistance fund began accepting applications this month, as reported by The New York Times.

LAS Applauds Denial of Motion to Block New York’s Anti-Eviction Law

The move by a landlord group would have blocked enforcement of a state law preventing most pandemic-era residential evictions, reports Law360.

LAS Decries Section 8 Housing Discrimination

A skeleton watchdog team of city attorneys and staffers are overwhelmed by the pervasive rejection of voucher recipients, according to City Limits.

LAS Slams Courts for Nixing Popular Tenant Repair Website

A return to pre-pandemic policies could create logistical hurdles for tenants in need, reports Law360.

Listen: New York May Have Your Rent Money

The Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson appeared on WCNY's Capitol Pressroom to break down how to apply for COVID-19 rental relief funds.