Any New Yorker behind on their rent, because of financial or medical hardship due to COVID-19, should submit a Hardship Declaration Form by Feb. 26 to avoid facing eviction or unnecessary court proceedings until at least May 1st. In a city of millions, New York City housing courts have received fewer than 2,300 of these forms. This video explains how the forms work, where to submit the form, and answers other FAQs.

While NYCHA Stalled on Fixing Rent Aid Glitch, Tenants Suffered, Say Lawyers
NYLAG’s Anna Luft and Danielle Tarantolo spoke to THE CITY about NYLAG’s advocacy on behalf of tenants who feared eviction after receiving erroneous letters from NYCHA threatening to cut off their rent subsidies.