NEW! - MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS - UPDATE

On September 2, 2021, Governor Hochul signed the New Moratorium on Covid-related Residential and Commerical Evictions into Law.  The moratorium is in effect until January 15, 2022.

For information on evictions and legal service providers please visit the NY Court website at New York City Civil Court (nycourts.gov) and DHCR Partners - Access Housing Referrals. Please note the following:

• In New York State, an eviction of a tenant is lawful only if an owner has brought a court proceeding and obtained a judgment of possession from the court.
• A sheriff, marshal or constable can carry out a court ordered eviction. An owner may not evict a tenant by use of force or unlawful means.
• Any tenant who believes they are about to be evicted is advised to contact an attorney in private practice or with a legal aid or legal services agency, to protect their interests.

NEW - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

This program provides economic relief to low and moderate-income households at risk of homelessness and housing instability. 

For questions and information on how to apply, call 1-844-691-7368 or visit otda.ny.gov.

View Helpful COVID-19 Related Tenant Information

Important Notices and Recently Revised Documents Borough Rent Offices - New Procedures. Visitors must schedule an appointment in advance.  Tenant/Owner Forms NEW! Fillable PDFs Fact Sheet #32: Eviction NEW! (Revised 9/21) Form #R-33.8: Owner's Sixty-Day Notice of Maximum Rent Adjustment For Housing Units Subject to the New York State Rent & Eviction Regulations (SRER) (Rent Control Apartments Outside of New York City) NEW! (Revised 7/21) Fact Sheet #26: Guide to Rent Increases for Rent Stabilized Apartments NEW! (Revised 7/21) Initial Rent Registration - Summary of Revisions NEW! (7/21) Initial Apartment Registration Forms and Instructions NEW! (Revised 7/21) Form #RTP-8: Renewal Lease Form NEW! (Revised 6/21) (NYC - Leases Commencing 10/1/21 - 9/30/22)   DHCR's Partners - Access Housing Referrals   Strengthening New York State Rent Regulations - The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 View Presentation Rent Laws 2019 Updated Documents