Helping tenants and landlords protect their housing rights w
Our Mission
We support individuals dealing with housing-related challenges such as eviction notices, lease disputes, habitability issues, and rent disagreements. Whether you're a tenant facing pressure from a landlord or a small landlord managing difficult situations, we help you understand your rights, draft your communications, and prepare documents for housing court especially if you're handling the case pro se.
Eviction Defense & Court Preparation
- Assistance responding to Notices of Termination or Holdover
- Helping tenants complete court answer forms or defenses
- Organizing evidence for housing court appearances
- Affidavit and letter drafting for late rent, repairs, or lease issues
- Coaching on what to expect in NYC Housing Court or NJ Landlord-Tenant Court
Lease & Sublease Disputes
- Reviewing and annotating leases or roommate agreements
- Drafting letters regarding unauthorized subletting or early termination
- Clarifying tenant vs. roommate rights (especially in NYC shared apartments)
- Helping subtenants advocate for return of security deposits
- Organizing documentation for roommate-related housing court filings
Rent, Repairs & Habitability Issues
- Drafting repair request letters and notices to landlord
- Supporting housing complaints for infestation, no heat, etc.
- Gathering photo evidence, maintenance logs, and proof of notice
- Assistance with HP Action court paperwork (for habitability violations)
- Templates for rent reduction letters or escrow requests
Move-Out, Buyouts & Security Deposit Claims
- Drafting move-out agreements and written confirmations
- Templates for buyout negotiation letters
- Security deposit demand letters and small claims preparation
- Affidavit drafting and filing checklists