The hotline can assist you with civil legal issues including matrimonial and family law housing law domestic violence bankruptcy and debt collection and benefits.
Free legal aid for section 8 nyc.
This is a video review of your rights if you are a tenant in subsidized housing or receive section 8.
Nylag fights for fair and equal access to justice we provide free legal services financial counseling and engage in policy advocacy to help people experiencing poverty.
We are proud to join them in their fight for justice.
Information on legal rights free legal aid offices going to court and other self help information for low income people in new york state.
For more information please call 718 557 1379 or email civiljustice hra nyc gov for connection with free legal services to help you with your case.
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Section 8 voucher typeslearn about the different vouchers under section 8.
The fastest way to see if you qualify for free legal assistance in a housing matter is to call the legal aid society neighborhood office in your borough.
The public will be notified when applications reopen and how to apply.
Ocj can provide free legal assistance through our nonprofit legal services providers.
Free lawyers for tenants universal access to legal services under the law some tenants in new york city housing court can get a free lawyer from start to finish in the case.
This depends on 3 things.
Ocj legal services are free and you do not have to be an existing hra client to apply.
Section 8 helps low and moderate income families rent homes.
Information on legal rights free legal aid offices going to court.
Generally families pay no more than 40 percent of their monthly income toward their rent share.
Section 8 vouchers are given to low income families to supplement their income for housing.
The new york city housing authority.
Eligibilityfind out if you are eligible for a section 8 voucher.
Nycha pays the remaining amount to the owner on the family s behalf.
As of may 14 2007 applications for section 8 hcv programs are not being accepted.
The city bar justice center s legal hotline offers legal information advice and referrals to low income new yorkers who cannot afford a private attorney or do not have access to legal representation.