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THE CITY-WIDE TASK FORCE
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The City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court, Inc. is a non-profit coalition established in 1981 to address the systemic challenges to justice in New York City's Housing Court.

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City Council Members Rosie Mendez and Alan Gerson have introduced legislation to establish a right to counsel for low-income senior citizens facing the loss of their homes. Footage of the press conference appears below.

 


The City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court has been the best place to go for information about Housing Court for people without lawyers for over twenty years. We are the major voice in reforming the housing court. Over the years, we have fought to end the tenant blacklist, estabilish a right to counsel and require the courts to post basic rights and responsibilities. Help us continue giving voice to the hundreds of thousands of people who go through housing court without the benefit of an attorney. Please consider making a donation using the secure PayPal button on the left.


Housing Court Information Tables - Click here for information about our information tables at Housing Court.

There are 12 Things You Should Know About Housing Court - Click here!

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Information contained on this web site was prepared by the City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court, Inc., a not-for-profit coalition of community housing organizations.

This information was prepared not by attorneys, but by experienced housing advocates and should not be thought of as legal advice.

This web site contains legal information, but it should not be considered legal advice and can not be considered as a substitute legal advice and representation by a qualified attorney.

 


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