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LAS and Faith Leaders Call on Cuomo to Extend Eviction Moratorium

The Legal Aid Society joins the city's faith leaders in asking the Governor to enact several essential measures to prevent a citywide housing crisis and help New Yorkers access critical food and cash assistance, according to BK Reader.

14,000 Households Across NYC Face Likely Eviction as Statewide Moratorium Expires

The Legal Aid Society calls on Gov. Cuomo to extend the freeze, which is set to expire on Wednesday night, to avoid an unprecedented wave of evictions, as reported by The Real Deal.

LAS Cautiously Optimistic Over NYCHA Proposal for Federal Repairs Funding

New proposal would fill $40 billion NYCHA shortfall for public housing repairs, reports Pix11.

LAS Sounds Alarm Over Potential Eviction Crisis

Experts expect explosion of eviction proceedings when courts fully reopen, reports MarketWatch.

LAS Warns Against Courts Rushing to Resume Housing Trials in Brooklyn

New advisory for late-July reopening puts desperate tenants at even greater risk, reports Law360.

New State Law Expands COVID-19 Protections for Homeowners

A new state law now provides options for recoupment of the suspended payments that are affordable for homeowners.

LAS Warns of Dire Consequences for Renters Who Aren’t Getting a Break

Shifting economic landscape predicts uncertainty for New Yorkers, reports Marketplace.org.

LAS Calls Brooklyn Housing Court an Unacceptable Risk to Public Health

Electeds and advocates alike push for delay in reopening or relocation of the court, reports WNYC.org.

LAS on How to Handle a Landlord Threatening Eviction

Your housing rights in a legal landscape rocked by COVID-19, reported in Buzzfeed.

LAS Lauds Signing of the Safe Harbor Act Into Law

The legislation will extend much-needed rent relief to 100,000+ NYS tenants, reports Law360.