According to the U.S. Foreclosure Market Report from ATTOM, in May of this year New York City had reached the greatest number of foreclosures among major metropolitan areas with 1,452 foreclosures commenced. In July, New York was second among large
Disclaimer: This advice is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The information provided here does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. What is a Tenant Association? A tenant association (TA) is a group of tenants who live in
Housing insecurity is often one of the most pressing issues for survivors of domestic violence. Due to lack of resources and, often, housing discrimination, survivors of domestic violence have a tough time finding appropriate housing and resort to living in
Homeowners were not immune to the housing shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. New Yorkers put out of work by sickness or quarantine found it difficult to pay for housing, and mortgage debts began to pile up across the city. Foreclosure
Brooklyn A always strives to meet the needs of our community, and we paid close attention to the developing needs among our clients from the onset of the pandemic to best serve them. Our Consumer & Economic Advocacy Program (CEA)
New York City’s renters have been through deeply difficult times since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many put out of work by sickness or the quarantine shutdowns, countless tenants fell behind on rent and were only able
Small businesses across all five boroughs have been greatly impacted by the end of the eviction moratorium last January. According to the City, more than 26,000 businesses closed between the start of the pandemic and the spring of last year—national
This information only applies to a housing court case. Disclaimer: This advice is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The information provided here does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. What is a money judgment? A money judgment