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LAS Slams New York’s Rent Relief Misfire

A new report released by the Department of Housing and Community Renewal shows that less than $40 million of that $100 million slated for statewide emergency rent relief was disbursed, according to THE CITY.

LAS Wins Petition to Intervene on Behalf of Homeless New Yorkers

A federal judge granted a motion by The Legal Aid Society and Lowenstein Sandler LLP on behalf of individuals using rent subsidies funded by New York City’s Special One-Time Assistance program, reports POLITICO New York.

LAS Calls for Increased Outreach to Tenants Facing Eviction Defaults

Gov. Cuomo ordered a 60 day window to protect struggling New Yorkers but more direct communication is required amid policy confusion, reports Law360.

LAS Sounds Alarm as Executive Order Pausing Default Judgments Expires

Attorneys say struggling tenants are at risk of defaulting unwittingly amidst policy confusion, according to Law360.

LAS Blasts Fordham Manor Landlord Over Derelict Building Conditions

Negligence and mismanagement have left tenants without gas for nearly a year, according to Norwood News.

LAS Urges Direct Rental Assistance From Federal Government

As Washington debates a stimulus package, The Legal Aid Society called on the Trump Administration and Congress to enact measures to protect tenants who are struggling to pay rent, according to Univision.

LAS Condemns Cuomo’s Hollow Executive Order for Tenants

A new executive order signed by the Governor does little to bolster eviction protections for tenants, according to Law 360.

LAS Calls on Cuomo to Issue Eviction Freeze Which Covers All Tenants

The Legal Aid Society urged on the Governor to extend the eviction moratorium to cover all tenants after Cuomo announced that his office would address the issue via executive order, according to AMNY.

LAS to Intervene on Behalf of Tenants in Frivolous Landlord Lobby Lawsuit

The Legal Aid Society, Legal Services NYC and Selendy & Gay PLLC were granted a petition in Federal Court to intervene in two lawsuits that attack rent laws and recently enacted housing reforms, according to The Real Deal.

As Imminent Eviction Crisis Looms, LAS Calls on Albany to Protect New Yorkers

With less than ten days before the NYS eviction moratorium expires, The Legal Aid Society is calling on the Governor and Legislature to act to prevent an unprecedented wave of homelessness, according to the Associated Press.