Sentences with phrase «housing tenants facing»

Kevin also maintains a diverse pro bono practice at Foley Hoag, including helping victims of domestic and sexual violence to obtain restraining orders against their abusers, representing public housing tenants facing eviction, and representing individuals in deportation proceedings.

The statistics emerged ahead of a raft of controversial changes to the benefits system which will come into force this week - including the «bedroom tax» which sees council and social housing tenants facing reductions to their benefits if they have empty rooms in their homes.

Not exact matches

«Westchester County faces a crisis of housing affordability, and we need a true progressive leader at the helm of county government to fight for working families,» said Michael McKee of Tenants PAC.

At 10:30 a.m., Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will visit tenants at NYCHA's Albany Houses in Crown Heights with gubernatorial candidate and actress Cynthia Nixon, spotlighting chronic issues facing public housing in Brooklyn, a borough that is home to 99 developments with more than 58,000 apartments, 1414 Bergen St.

Also at noon, the state Senate IDC, with advocates and impacted tenants, will release a bombshell report, «The New Flint,» comparing the lead crisis facing residents of the New York City Housing Authority with the lead crisis that captivated a nation in Flint, Michigan, 250 Broadway, Manhattan.

The New York Housing Conference Inc., a real estate - backed nonprofit group, has expressed political support for U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley's housing proposals that pivot the Government's commitment away from public housing and that offers a tax credit solution to tenants facing a rent Housing Conference Inc., a real estate - backed nonprofit group, has expressed political support for U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley's housing proposals that pivot the Government's commitment away from public housing and that offers a tax credit solution to tenants facing a rent housing proposals that pivot the Government's commitment away from public housing and that offers a tax credit solution to tenants facing a rent housing and that offers a tax credit solution to tenants facing a rent burden.

Randy Dillard, an organizer with Community Action for Safe Apartments (CASA), noted that the city's Right to Counsel law, which provides tenants with free legal assistance in housing court, has provided substantial relief to tenants facing eviction, but said the rent loopholes must be closed to ensure more low - income New Yorkers remain in their apartments.

In the housing workshop I was really impressed by how much Jack Dromey's team are listening to party members and the wider community and are developing really promising policies on planning reform, building more homes and tackling the many challenges faced by tenants in the private rented sector.

Renting an entire apartment for 30 days or fewer is illegal in New York, and Airbnb has faced opposition from a broad coalition of interest groups including hotel operators and unions, tenants groups and affordable - housing advocates.

Also at 10 a.m., housing advocates and NYC elected officials release a report on language access challenges faced by some NYCHA tenants, 365 Fifth Ave., Manhattan.

Public housing tenants across the city — faced with a double - digit spike in shootings — say it boggles the mind.

Yesterday, the mayor announced a new $ 12.3 million investment in free attorneys for tenants facing eviction under an abusive landlords — but bristled when the Observer asked about the his possibly supporting a Council bill that would create a «right to counsel» in housing court, which would come with an estimated $ 100 million price tag for the city.

According to the report, only about one percent of tenants in housing court facing eviction had lawyers in 2013.

Mayor Bill de Blasio touted city investments in programs to provide lawyers to tenants facing eviction in housing court — but stopped short of endorsing the «right to counsel» that's been advocated for in the City Council.

Freedom House, located on West 95th Street, agreed to remove the 200 tenants by Nov. 1, after the Department of Homeless Services reached a deal with local and citywide politicians in the face of pressure from neighbors.

The city earlier this year said it was planning to set aside an additional $ 93 million over the next year to provide free legal access in Housing Court to tenants facing eviction.

Banks said that in 2016, 27 percent of tenants facing eviction in housing court in the city had representation, up from just 1 percent in 2013, and that residential evictions by marshals declined by about 24 percent.

Landlords may expect sexual favors in return for housing or making repairs, and tenants who refuse may face further harassment or even eviction.

Housing Rights Center — Tenants refused a Reasonable Accommodation or facing other housing discrimination should be referred Housing Rights Center — Tenants refused a Reasonable Accommodation or facing other housing discrimination should be referred housing discrimination should be referred to HRC.

The right to counsel has come to New York City's Housing Court, where 90 % of tenants face eviction without a lawyer.

As a trainee solicitor, David represented tenants facing eviction on the duty scheme at Woolwich County Court on a voluntary basis for Greenwich Housing Rights.

Those clients include individuals fighting for their civil rights, consumers seeking redress for unfair business practices, whistleblowers exposing fraud and corruption, tenants» associations battling to preserve decent and affordable housing, and non-profit entities and businesses facing difficult litigation.

The monthly clinic began in 2009 in response to the critical, unmet legal needs many low - income families in the area face, including housing and landlord tenant issues, public benefits, child support, and expungement of criminal records.

The CAB report, The Tenant's Dilemma, highlights the choice faced by many tenants — whether to risk eviction or continue living in damp or unsuitable housing.

The landlord must resolve major maintenance requests, like a faulty air conditioner, in a timely manner or face violation of applicable landlord - tenant laws or building and housing codes.

Housing Justice Project Provides free legal help to eligible low - income tenants facing eviction in King County.

Even if your tenant falls into one of the first two categories, you're still faced with an uphill battle when it comes to selling a tenant - occupied house in a real estate market that mostly consists of vacant or owner - occupied homes.

The 2015 law enacted by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors was the latest in a series of relocation assistance laws passed by the city since 1994 with the aim of easing the burden on evicted tenants facing a tight and expensive housing market.

An open house will also create a sense of urgency among potential tenants, due to the fact that they will inevitably see the competition they are facing from other attendees.

But in the face of inequality, the Fair Housing Act continues to adapt, serving as a guide for homeowners, tenants, property owners and managers.