New York allocates $25 million in funding for legal service providers to provide no-cost assistance and comprehensive housing stability services. The awardees will use the money to help renters avoid eviction in areas where access to free legal aid is not available. The goal is to help tenants and landlords resolve rent-related disputes and maintaining tenants’ housing stability.
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https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-awardees-25-million-offer-free-legal-assistance-struggling-tenants