Housing Court Answers staff holds regular task force meetings in each borough for advocates from community based organizations, legal service providers and constituent services offices of politicians to help develop ways to make the courts more accessible for people without lawyers. For questions about upcoming meetings, call our office at 212-962-4795. The current task force meeting schedule is:

Bronx Task Force: The next meeting will be February 23, 2010. For more information, contact Jessica Hurd at 212-962-4266 ext 214.

Brooklyn Task Force: The next meeting will be in February of 2010. For more information, contact Norma Aviles at 212-962-4266 ext 210.

Manhattan Task Force: The next meeting will be in February of 2010. For more information, contact Gina Cuevas at 212-962-4266 ext 203.

Queens Task Force: The next meeting will be in March of 2010. For more information, contact Carl Peterson at 718-657-0599.

Staten Island Task Force: The next meeting will be in March of 2010. For more information, contact Mahkeddah Thompson at 212-962-4266 ext 213.

UPCOMING TRAININGS
We will be doing our annual Spring Training Series for Advocates in May and June of 2010. The trainings will be held every Friday (except May 28) between 2pm and 5pm. We will post the link for registration closer to the series start date.  Also, if your organization or constituent office is interested in receiving training on the basics of Housing Court, rent regulations or how to get help with rent arrears, please contact our office at 212-962-4795.