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This folder contains materials to aid in appealing denials to Section 8 and public housing because of a criminal record. Note the Legal Action Center Manual for Representing Individuals Denied Public Housing Because of a Criminal Record. If denied, you automatically have a right to deny it in a hearing.
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Resources
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[Price v. RHA] U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Constitutional Due Process requires Notice of Right to Reasonable Accommodation (2006)
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Sample Letter to Housing Authority Requesting Reversal of Housing Denial Based on Criminal Record Before Fair Hearing (Legal Action Center)
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New York City Housing Authority: Grievance Proceedures (NYCHA)
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Obtaining Files for Applicants for Free Under McNair Decision (NYCHA)
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City Bar Justice Center: Sample Cover Letter to send McNair Hearing Guidelines to Client (NYC Bar)
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How to Appeal a Denial of a Your Public Housing or Section 8 Application (City Bar Justice Center)
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Sample Article 78 Appeal of Denial of Section 8 Assistance (LSNY Bronx)
