For Housing Attorneys...
This module of Reentry Net/NY was created to support housing attorneys representing tenants in New York City by directing them to useful resources on Reentry Net/NY.
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The separate New York City Housing Practice Area brings together housing practitioners who regularly and exclusively represent tenants in civil litigation in New York City. The housing practice area helps these tenant advocates do their job more effectively by providing a site for sharing information and legal resources. Visit the Probono.Net Housing Practice Area website.
Housing Section of "The Civil Consequences of Criminal Proceedings"
An excerpt of "Consequences of Criminal Proceedings in New York State," which contains extensive information for attorneys on housing issues related to criminal proceedings.
Statutes, Case Law & Decisions for Drug Holdover Proceedings
Past cases and decisions regarding drug holdover proceedings in New York City.
Defense Pleadings and Motions for Drug Holdover Proceedings
This section contains samples of pleadings and motions defending against eviction based on "Bawdy House" laws. Includes information on a) challenging the role of the district attorney, b) the use of sealed records, c) the knowledge or acquiescence and ongoing illegal activity, d) the nexus between the activity and the subject premises, e) the statute of limitations, and more.
Public Housing and Section 8 Resources
This folder contains information on admissions standards related to criminal records for public housing and section 8 in New York State as well as information about defending terminations from public housing.
Advocating for People with Disabilities
Legal memos, case law and more on fair housing and the Right to Reasonable Housing and accommodations for persons with disabilities.
Helpful Housing Resources for Your Clients
A collection of resources, such as a tenant's guide to housing court and an online housing court form, that may prove useful to clients....
