Free Legal Services

Funding is available to provide legal services or attorney’s fees for tenants whose income is 80% or less of Area Median Income (AMI) facing eviction proceedings in areas of the state outside of New York City. These services — intended to help tenants maintain housing stability — may include legal advice, representation in housing court, tenant/landlord mediation, and linkages to additional assistance and resources. Each provider has extensive experience working with vulnerable populations and providing housing stability and eviction prevention related services. They are also located in specific areas so that these services can be easily accessed by renter households across the state.

If you are a New York City resident, please visit the NYC Legal Services for Tenants website or call Legal Services NYC at 917-661-4500.