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NYS Will Finally Begin Taking Applications for Rent Relief in June

The Legal Aid Society is cautiously optimistic but standing by to assist tenants attempting to access $2.4 billion in relief, as reported by THE CITY.

LAS Files Amicus Brief Against Landlords Challenging Eviction Protections

Defenders say that a federal court blocking New York eviction law would amount to overreach, according to Law360.

LAS Gets Eviction Cases with Racist Notices Tossed

The cases featured offensive tenant notices that read "Chinese Wuhan virus emergency," reports Law360.

Op-Ed: Time to Protect Unregulated Tenants From Eviction

The Legal Aid Society's Judith Goldiner and Ellen Davidson contributed an op-ed in today's AMNY urging state lawmakers to prioritize passage of the "Right to Remain" bill.

New York Landlords and Tenants Ask Cuomo to Start Rent Relief Program

The initiative, which was approved last April by the state legislature, includes funds for $ 2.4 billion, which would help families cover up to 15 months of rent, as reported by Univision.

LAS Decries Landlord Reluctance to Cooperate in Rent Relief Program

New federal guidelines have opened the door for direct rent relief to tenants in cases where the landlord refuses to participate, as reported by The Real Deal.

LAS Decries Hapless Effort to Distribute Billions in COVID-19 Rent Relief

Applications for New Yorkers to access more than $2 billion in relief funds are still not available, according to Newsday.

Advocates Call on Albany to Pass “Right to Remain” Bill to Prevent Evictions

The Legal Aid Society joined a broad coalition including mayoral and city council candidates in endorsing the bill, formerly known as "Good Cause Eviction," reports City & State’s Campaign Confidential.

LAS Lauds Eviction Moratorium Extension

New York State's residential eviction freeze is now in place through August 31, providing essential relief for struggling tenants, as reported by Patch.

LAS Urges Governor Cuomo to Sign Legislation Extending Eviction Moratorium

New York State lawmakers have approved a bill extending the freeze on residential evictions through August 31st, according to Law360.